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SG17 VGU

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 VGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 80,229 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 71,613 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 61,303 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 61,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS wiring insecure/hanging down

Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 43,260 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2021 40,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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SG17 VGU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 SG17 VGU, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG17 VGU registered?

SG17 VGU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2017.

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