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MW16 VHL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,543 mi
Last recorded135,543 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 135,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 121,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 88,709 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 88,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,468 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,468 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,365 miles

both rear tyres have a slight distortion across tread pattern

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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MW16 VHL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW16 VHL, 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.

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What year was MW16 VHL registered?

MW16 VHL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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