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VX63 VBU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,888 mi
Last recorded200,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 200,888 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 196,925 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2023 196,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 r16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 187,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear flexi hose incorrect routed

Offside headlight slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished / scuffed

Fail 11 Nov 2022 187,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear flexi hose incorrect routed

Offside headlight slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished / scuffed

pipe cracked , blowing, on d p f

Pass 8 Sep 2021 186,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake flexi slightly twisted

Fail 10 Jul 2021 184,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high at max adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted incorrect routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 168,484 miles

Offside Rear brake flexi incorrect routed

centre seat belt buckle not access

Fail 15 Aug 2020 167,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake flexi incorrect routed

centre seat belt buckle not access

Pass 31 Aug 2019 152,937 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 152,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 131,711 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear has cut in tire

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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VX63 VBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX63 VBU, 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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VX63 VBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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