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VN18 OLV

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,425 mi
Last recorded132,425 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 OLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 132,425 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 132,093 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal has minimal travel

Pass 12 Jun 2024 106,384 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 106,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,570 miles

both front tyres worn close on inner edges x2

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,594 miles

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

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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VN18 OLV is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 VN18 OLV, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN18 OLV registered?

VN18 OLV is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 August 2018.

Is VN18 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 OLV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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