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GV16 XVU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,937 mi
Last recorded57,937 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 XVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 57,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,689 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 46,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 22,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 22,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,068 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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GV16 XVU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 72,558 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 GV16 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV16 XVU registered?

GV16 XVU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GV16 XVU safe to buy?

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