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L111 GWM

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

200,025 mi
Last recorded200,025 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 GWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 200,025 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 195,610 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 195,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 192,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 190,029 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 190,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 189,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 2 Jun 2021 189,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DAMAGED / SPLIT OPEN (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

COOLANT LOW TOPED UP

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

Nearside Front ABS WIRE RUBBING OUTER CV BOOT

Nearside Front SCREEN WASH JET NOT WORKING ENOUGH WATER FROM O/S

Offside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

STEERING SLIGHTLY HEAVY

Pass 30 May 2020 180,094 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 180,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 180,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs module (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering linkage likely to become detached universal joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 175,819 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 175,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 167,288 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2018 167,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 157,284 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2017 157,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 135,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L111 GWM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L111 GWM, 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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What year was L111 GWM registered?

L111 GWM is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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