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VU18 DVR

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,855 mi
Last recorded124,855 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 DVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 124,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 111,165 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 111,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 96,715 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 96,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,858 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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VU18 DVR is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVR, 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

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What year was VU18 DVR registered?

VU18 DVR is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is VU18 DVR safe to buy?

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