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GJ11 LWM

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,581 mi
Last recorded166,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 LWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 166,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side and off side front chassis is corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 163,748 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

near side and off side front chassis is corroded jacking mountings

Fail 27 Jan 2025 163,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

near side and off side front chassis is corroded jacking mountings

Pass 18 Jun 2024 163,508 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 163,505 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 159,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 157,360 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 147,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 133,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 123,142 miles

Offside Rear Water ingress to rear lamp

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,127 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 88,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,086 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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GJ11 LWM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ11 LWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ11 LWM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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