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VN51 RWK

2001 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro114,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 RWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,645 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,147 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2023 68,147 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,542 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borders on excessive! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside.

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,434 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,006 miles

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

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

Some localized brake pipes corrosion: Nearside front, and front-to-rear section towards nearside rear.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,372 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering track rod inner joints, nearside and offside

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,969 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside track rod inner joints and track rod ends, more-so nearside

Fail 13 Dec 2018 59,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in nearside and offside track rod inner joints and track rod ends, more-so nearside

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,704 miles

Brake pipe at nearside rear corroded to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2017 58,704 miles

Brake pipe at nearside rear corroded to limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,688 miles

Brake pipes at nearside rear corroding

Rear reg. plate deteriorating, recommend replace

Slight play in nearside steering rod

Some imbalance- rear foot brakes (lower effort at offside)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes at nearside rear corroding

Rear reg. plate deteriorating, recommend replace

Slight play in nearside steering rod

Some imbalance- rear foot brakes (lower effort at offside)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear reg plate deteriorating

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 56,374 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear reg plate deteriorating

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,490 miles

Hazzard lights switch inclined to be difficult to opperate

Localised corrosion- offside front brake pipe

Rear reg plate de-laminating; recommend replace

Rodents nest?/damage under-bonett

Side cargo-door does not open

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to open n/s side loading door

Fail 18 Dec 2013 52,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to open n/s side loading door

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,620 miles

front tyres low tread

n/s/r tyre small cuts in tread

rear No plate deteriorated

slight corrosion front & rear suspension

slight corrosion inner face o/s/f brake disc

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack

Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,333 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,717 miles

slight brake bind on o/s/rear brake

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,293 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cut

Fail 17 Dec 2009 43,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre tread cut

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 40,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,690 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,296 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,222 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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VN51 RWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 114,960 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 VN51 RWK, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN51 RWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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