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GJ13 XVU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,376 mi
Last recorded155,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 XVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 155,376 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 155,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 148,867 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive riggers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion on axle and suspension

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 148,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive riggers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion on axle and suspension

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,507 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play to offside front spring top mount

Pass 23 Jun 2023 131,705 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play to offside front spring top mount

Pass 18 Jun 2022 121,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside seat belt clasp worn

Fail 11 Jun 2022 121,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside seat belt clasp worn

Pass 19 Jun 2021 112,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 112,006 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front top mount worn

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,400 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 101,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 88,810 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 88,617 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center brake light not working

Pass 19 May 2018 64,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2017 50,435 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 50,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 36,378 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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GJ13 XVU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ13 XVU, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ13 XVU registered?

GJ13 XVU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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