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VU61 XME

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

52,013 mi
Last recorded52,013 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 XME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 52,013 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 52,006 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 46,927 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 46,913 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,773 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 41,767 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 27,616 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 27,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,085 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 25,077 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,640 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 19,640 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface fog light (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 18,785 miles

Nearside lower mirror glass missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 18,783 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside lower mirror glass missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,972 miles

nsf track rod end is worn

osr fog light lens is broken

Fail 12 Oct 2017 16,972 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf track rod end is worn

osr fog light lens is broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,154 miles

osr fog light lens broken but bulb protected

Fail 27 Sep 2016 15,154 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

osr fog light lens broken but bulb protected

Pass 6 Oct 2015 13,227 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 9,644 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

smokey on emissions test

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 XME is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

VU61 XME is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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