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VN61 YLS

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,502 mi
Last recorded171,502 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 171,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 171,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 165,667 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 165,667 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 153,434 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant is leaking from the lower right hand corner of the radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on the front subframe also likely cause of the knocking noise on poor surfaces. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the area of the turbocharger. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scoring in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 153,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Screws securing the lense rather corroded (may require a lamp) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant is leaking from the lower right hand corner of the radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on the front subframe also likely cause of the knocking noise on poor surfaces. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Passed rectified by the MOT tester. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the area of the turbocharger. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scoring in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 136,353 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 136,353 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,398 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 126,381 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,360 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 88,239 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2015 82,131 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 82,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 71,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 71,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YLS is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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