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VU09 LHV

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,864 mi
Last recorded138,864 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 LHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 138,864 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 136,487 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 132,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 132,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 127,635 miles

Front subframe tie bars corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

steering rack noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2022 127,635 miles

Front subframe tie bars corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

steering rack noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2021 121,432 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 121,431 miles

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wipers judder o return but clear ok

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,863 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner knuckle joint

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

Fail 19 Mar 2020 116,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged near to snapping (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner knuckle joint

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the offside rear flexi hose is slightly twisted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,585 miles

offside rear caliper park brake lever not fully returning

possible fluid leak on engine (cannot determine what fluid or where from)

very slight play in inner track rod knuckle joints

Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear caliper park brake lever not fully returning

possible fluid leak on engine (cannot determine what fluid or where from)

very slight play in inner track rod knuckle joints

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,960 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 LHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

VU09 LHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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