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WR59 XDL

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,264 mi
Last recorded119,264 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 XDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 119,264 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 119,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,737 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 113,737 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,793 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,006 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 97,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,803 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes above fuel tank

front tyres deteriorated

grease around nearside front cv boot

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,712 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,047 miles

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,040 miles

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

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

transmission leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 38,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,464 miles

Front Wipers Have Slight Smear

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Wipers Have Slight Smear

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

Oil leak

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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WR59 XDL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR59 XDL, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WR59 XDL is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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