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VU09 GGP

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,886 mi
Last recorded159,886 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 159,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 147,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 147,798 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier Heavily Corroded (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 135,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,239 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,889 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,878 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 93,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,141 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 86,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,776 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,129 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,629 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 43,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,601 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

warning light on dash

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 GGP is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GGP, 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 GGP registered?

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

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