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VU09 BOH

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,740 mi
Last recorded201,740 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 BOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 201,740 miles

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

chuffing noise injectors

Fail 25 Nov 2025 201,740 miles

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

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

chuffing noise injectors

Pass 25 Nov 2024 198,895 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

slight leak gases under bonnet

spanner light on

Fail 25 Nov 2024 198,895 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

slight leak gases under bonnet

spanner light on

Pass 17 Nov 2023 196,171 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

Offside Rear brake disc red (got hot)

Spanner light on

Fail 17 Nov 2023 196,171 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc red (got hot)

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

Spanner light on

Pass 29 Nov 2022 194,465 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 191,402 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 184,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 179,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 173,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 166,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 160,014 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 160,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 153,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 153,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 146,365 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,852 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 82,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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VU09 BOH is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 VU09 BOH, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU09 BOH registered?

VU09 BOH is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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