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VN61 YEV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

285,360 mi
Last recorded285,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 285,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking ect (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 285,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking ect (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 279,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside and both pipes to rear flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 279,549 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 274,493 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 274,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 263,443 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Sump corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 263,442 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Sump corroded

Pass 21 May 2022 235,265 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 21 May 2022 235,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 May 2021 205,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 24 May 2021 205,659 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 23 May 2020 180,887 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 159,120 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

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

front number plate damaged just readable

Fail 17 May 2019 159,120 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged just readable

Pass 17 Jan 2018 123,254 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,704 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,125 miles

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

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

n/s lower screen has damage, but not in swept area

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Fail 16 Jan 2016 71,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

n/s lower screen has damage, but not in swept area

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,623 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YEV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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