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VU09 GDX

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,815 mi
Last recorded170,815 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 GDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 170,815 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 170,813 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 169,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 169,239 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 169,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 168,563 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 168,561 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,353 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 168,331 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 168,286 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 167,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 167,900 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 167,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 158,743 miles

Centre Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise new ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and damaged sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement advise new (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 150,745 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 150,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 146,713 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 146,713 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 112,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,936 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,936 miles

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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VU09 GDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VU09 GDX, 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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VU09 GDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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