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VU09 GVR

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,936 mi
Last recorded182,936 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 182,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 170,501 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 157,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,700 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 146,700 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,572 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 7 Aug 2017 108,572 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,494 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 19 Oct 2013 53,067 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,513 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,711 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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VU09 GVR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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