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VN61 YMW

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 86,771 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 86,771 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 78,685 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 71,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 71,242 miles

Fuel tank insecure broken strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe stay bar corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate insecure rubbing on wheel

Pass 25 May 2023 68,125 miles

Offside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure

Fail 23 May 2023 68,125 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure

park brake cable touching exhaust

Pass 26 May 2022 64,676 miles

Nearside park brake imbalance 210 o/s 320

Fail 26 May 2022 64,676 miles

Nearside park brake imbalance 210 o/s 320

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

Pass 28 May 2021 61,782 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 61,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure front mounting corroded away (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 58,948 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 58,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 55,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 47,667 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 38,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,072 miles

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 YMW is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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