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VN61 XVW

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,881 mi
Last recorded250,881 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 XVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 250,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 250,881 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 18 Nov 2024 239,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 214,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod(drumstick) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, also worn out of shape and age dated 2013 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 191,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 191,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 165,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 147,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 147,855 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,565 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,566 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XVW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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