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VU61 TVV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,728 mi
Last recorded120,728 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 TVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 120,728 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 120,670 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 110,784 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,652 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 99,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 92,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,252 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,252 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,509 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 67,509 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,789 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened mount noisy (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner brake pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,282 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 34,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,829 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,517 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 22,515 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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VU61 TVV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 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 VU61 TVV, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU61 TVV registered?

VU61 TVV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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