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GU09 WDV

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,098 mi
Last recorded147,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 WDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 147,098 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 147,098 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 147,086 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine header tank empty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 140,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 140,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 129,903 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 122,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine diagnostic lamp illuminated- not main engine management lamp

Fail 24 Dec 2019 122,110 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine diagnostic lamp illuminated- not main engine management lamp

Pass 29 Dec 2018 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 108,343 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cut on inner edge exposing cord and wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,190 miles

couldnt open rear doors(side door access only).

front brake pads look to be worn low(full inspection advisable).

no coolant in expansion bottle.

slight play detected in both track control arm inner joints.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 90,236 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 85,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,994 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note; new brake pads fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,331 miles

corrosion forming to inner faces of front brake discs.

tread depths: both front on 8mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 215/65/16 C.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,148 miles

o/s/f door trim missing, both front tyres close to legal limit. front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 2.0mm, o/s/f 2.5mm, both rear 6.5mm, 215/65/16c 106/104t

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,988 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 215/65/16C 106/104T.

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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GU09 WDV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 GU09 WDV, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU09 WDV registered?

GU09 WDV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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