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R15 GAJ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

205,042 mi
Last recorded205,042 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 GAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 205,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip contain within 10mm diameter circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 197,932 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 190,216 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 181,487 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive general engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 174,587 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 174,587 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 168,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil dampness on sump

Pass 13 Sep 2019 161,148 miles

front pads low

slight play anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Sep 2018 153,188 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate showing corrosion

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

slight dampness on sump

Pass 14 Sep 2017 146,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,323 miles

NSF top strut mount seized

OSF top strut mount seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,619 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,899 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,500 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R15 GAJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R15 GAJ, 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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What year was R15 GAJ registered?

R15 GAJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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