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VU18 ABZ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,474 mi
Last recorded43,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 ABZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,474 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 43,474 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 35,036 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 35,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 29,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 29,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,051 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 16,640 miles

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

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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VU18 ABZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 VU18 ABZ, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 ABZ?

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What year was VU18 ABZ registered?

VU18 ABZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is VU18 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 ABZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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