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VN17 RWJ

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 RWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 135,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 133,324 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 133,320 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,225 miles

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Offside Mirror casing damaged

Signs of oil leak under trays fitted and coated in oil

Fail 8 Dec 2022 115,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn through to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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Offside Mirror casing damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Signs of oil leak under trays fitted and coated in oil

Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,049 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 95,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,203 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020

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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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VN17 RWJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN17 RWJ, 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 VN17 RWJ registered?

VN17 RWJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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