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VN61 XYV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,215 mi
Last recorded97,215 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 97,215 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement h/brake cable stuck or wrongly adjusted h/brake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,877 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 73,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 64,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,121 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres underinflated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,122 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 47,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.94 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,516 miles

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

slight front brake imbalance 21%

Fail 4 Sep 2018 42,516 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

slight front brake imbalance 21%

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,074 miles

o/s/f tyre very bold on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,013 miles

EMMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,648 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 17,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XYV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 VN61 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

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

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