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VU63 LFJ

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,407 mi
Last recorded186,407 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 186,407 miles

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

suspension components corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2025 184,043 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 181,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 181,023 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 176,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 156,994 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 156,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 142,577 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 142,576 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative no hazard switch present (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 103,729 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

The rear brake discs deteriorating and corroded in places.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,467 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 95,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,245 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (near side front is close to legal limit in places).

Fail 12 Oct 2016 79,245 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (near side front is close to legal limit in places).

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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