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VN61 YHW

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 112,906 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 112,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 107,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 105,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 105,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lens cracked but has no effect on emitted light

Nearside mirror assembly slightly loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer jets misaligned but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

wiper noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2021 96,398 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lens cracked but has no effect on emitted light

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror assembly slightly loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer jets misaligned but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

wiper noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2020 84,556 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 84,531 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,763 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 60,682 miles

Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,038 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 50,038 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working h4 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,335 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 43,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 35,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 35,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 YHW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

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

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