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VN61 XYJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,127 mi
Last recorded170,127 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 170,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 158,402 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 158,402 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 142,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 142,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 135,850 miles

N/S/R/ BRAKE DISC PITTTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 135,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

N/S/R/ BRAKE DISC PITTTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 123,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 111,011 miles

Front Registration plate cracked.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 111,011 miles

Front Registration plate cracked.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 96,868 miles

Front Registration plate cracked.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate cracked.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 84,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 74,375 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,402 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,704 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 38,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XYJ 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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