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J31 BGG

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,601 mi
Last recorded148,601 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 BGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 148,601 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 148,595 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2025 145,291 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,441 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,303 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 132,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,242 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,238 miles

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

Position lamp not working Off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Off side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Near side front (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,920 miles

advise heavley undersealed brake pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2018 115,920 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm advise 3 low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise heavley undersealed brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,034 miles

Hazard light switch slightly damaged.

Offside front brake disc slightly scored.

Offside rear indicator lens cracked.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard light switch slightly damaged.

Offside front brake disc slightly scored.

Offside rear indicator lens cracked.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,226 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,187 miles

N/S Door moulding adrift

O/S Handbrake cable hanger missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear door seal adrift causing door to not close fully

Fail 17 Nov 2014 61,187 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S Door moulding adrift

O/S Handbrake cable hanger missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear door seal adrift causing door to not close fully

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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J31 BGG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 J31 BGG, 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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J31 BGG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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