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LK18 YGW

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,103 mi
Last recorded221,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK18 YGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 221,103 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 220,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 218,851 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 205,133 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 204,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 185,913 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 185,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,025 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 172,021 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 168,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle intercooler pipes wet with oil and oil leaking out of intercooler. Risk of vehicle running on. Emissions test aborted. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 152,254 miles

Engine Management error codes logged in pending folder, see diagnostic health report.

Fail 18 Apr 2024 152,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top suspension mounting has excessive play on play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top suspension mounting has excessive play on play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Management error codes logged in pending folder, see diagnostic health report.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,138 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 149,124 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,518 miles

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged- no sharp edges sticking out

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,174 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 681 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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LK18 YGW is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 LK18 YGW, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LK18 YGW registered?

LK18 YGW is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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