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VU63 BWY

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,576 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 106,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,142 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to osr has spots of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm of tread and worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 100,140 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to osr has spots of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm of tread and worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 100,077 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 93,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,972 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.17mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 76,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.17mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,625 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 59,094 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 45,378 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,241 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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VU63 BWY is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 VU63 BWY, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU63 BWY is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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