CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJ13 VZG

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 VZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 166,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 166,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 166,081 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded (brake pads appear ok)

both front tyres low in tread and badly worn on inner edges

n/s rear shock absorber corroded

o/s front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaitor slightly perished

o/s parking brake low effort

o/s rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 9 Feb 2024 160,793 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

long travel in foot brake

Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,455 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 138,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.30 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 138,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.30 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front anti-roll bar mounting rubbers are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted The offside rear wheel outer rim is dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight bulge on the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 108,695 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All three brake lights come on with the rear position lamps. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted The offside rear wheel outer rim is dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight bulge on the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 95,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,567 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJ13 VZG is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 NJ13 VZG, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ13 VZG?

You can check the full history of NJ13 VZG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJ13 VZG registered?

NJ13 VZG is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is NJ13 VZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ13 VZG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ13 VZG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJ13 VZG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.