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VU09 VLZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 VLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,015 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 125,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 192,884 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 192,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 153,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 153,390 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 131,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorated

power steering fluid level low

Fail 4 Nov 2016 131,609 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorated

power steering fluid level low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,014 miles

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

engine/undershields fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,816 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shockers damp

n/s front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,853 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,720 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,126 miles

osr bumper damaged

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 VLZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

VU09 VLZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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