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VU63 LBJ

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,748 mi
Last recorded166,748 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 166,748 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 166,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 161,108 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 155,789 miles

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

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 155,789 miles

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

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

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,160 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 94,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 141,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2021 141,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,397 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.2.A.1b)

both side front top mounting slightly stiff

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 LBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LBJ, 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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What year was VU63 LBJ registered?

VU63 LBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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