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PJ59 WLP

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

226,490 mi
Last recorded226,490 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 WLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 226,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 226,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 220,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE - bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 220,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE - bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 214,272 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 214,271 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 204,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 204,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 191,562 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre Brake Light Inop

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 191,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack End (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Centre Brake Light Inop

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 178,429 miles

Both Pedal Rubbers Wearing Smooth

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Plastic Light Surround Damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 178,429 miles

Both Pedal Rubbers Wearing Smooth

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

Front Position lamp not working Both Side Lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Plastic Light Surround Damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 167,448 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Wearing Smooth

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Water Ingress In Headlamp

Offside Rear Plastic Corner Panel Damaged/Missing

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 167,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Wearing Smooth

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

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

Nearside Water Ingress In Headlamp

Offside Rear Plastic Corner Panel Damaged/Missing

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 151,293 miles

Damage To N/s Side Door Handle

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

Play in N/s + O/s Steering Rack Inner Joints

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

Water Ingress In N/s Headlamp

Fail 21 Nov 2018 151,593 miles

Brake cable damaged Main, N/s + O/s Cables (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage To N/s Side Door Handle

Play in N/s + O/s Steering Rack Inner Joints

Water Ingress In N/s Headlamp

Pass 27 Nov 2017 133,886 miles

Clutch + Brake Pedal Rubbers Worn

N/s Front Head Lamp Water ingress

O/s Rear Light Unit Trim Missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 133,886 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint O/s Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Clutch + Brake Pedal Rubbers Worn

N/s Front Head Lamp Water ingress

O/s Rear Light Unit Trim Missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,324 miles

nearside rear side door handle broken but still working

Fail 18 Nov 2016 118,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear side door handle broken but still working

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,194 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 108,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear tyre's going out of shape.....

Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,763 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,160 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,915 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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PJ59 WLP is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 PJ59 WLP, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ59 WLP is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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