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VN61 YML

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,869 mi
Last recorded128,869 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YML
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 128,869 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 128,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Retaining nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2025 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 125,566 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,983 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm left of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 100,518 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top suspension rubber mounting/bearing worn with excess play /lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm left of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 rubber boots perished /splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,533 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 91,533 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,061 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,060 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,298 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 Dec 2018 66,991 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,103 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,288 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,675 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 32,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YML is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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