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VU10 VVJ

2010 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,887 mi
Last recorded166,887 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro107,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 VVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 166,887 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 166,887 miles

Horn not working put wire back (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 164,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 158,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,468 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 155,468 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 151,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear just behind the fuel tank in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the rear of the subframe and at the calliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Steering is very slightly notchy lock to lock

Fail 5 Oct 2020 144,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear just behind the fuel tank in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the rear of the subframe and at the calliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Steering is very slightly notchy lock to lock

Pass 16 May 2019 134,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 134,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 128,778 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear handbrake cable damaged

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

Fail 16 May 2018 128,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Hard plastic rec. new one (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear handbrake cable damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2017 120,170 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 120,153 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,541 miles

both offside & n/s/front tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both offside & n/s/front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2015 96,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,670 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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VU10 VVJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,422 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 VU10 VVJ, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU10 VVJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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