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VN61 XVG

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,810 mi
Last recorded82,810 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 XVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,810 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,524 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 78,524 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,788 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,394 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 71,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,559 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing leaking grease

spongy brake pedal

Fail 9 Nov 2020 64,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front wheel bearing leaking grease

spongy brake pedal

Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,952 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 57,948 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,673 miles

offside front tyre cut not to cords

offside rear tyre cut nearly to cords

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,673 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre cut not to cords

offside rear tyre cut nearly to cords

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,360 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,253 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,463 miles

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front arch liner damaged

oil leak from timing case

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads on limit

slight play in offside front drop link

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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VN61 XVG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 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 VN61 XVG, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN61 XVG registered?

VN61 XVG is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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