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VU17 DMF

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,797 mi
Last recorded77,797 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 DMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,797 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,520 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Frame (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 68,775 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Frame (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 47,432 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads approx. 20% remaining inner maybe lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 39,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads approx. 20% remaining inner maybe lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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VU17 DMF is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 VU17 DMF, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU17 DMF registered?

VU17 DMF is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is VU17 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 DMF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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