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WU59 VSY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 VSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear brake pipes starting too corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 135,394 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no bs number (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no bs number (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear brake pipes starting too corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 132,796 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,612 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 127,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 121,850 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 117,940 miles

Nearside Front coolant reservoir empty

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted hose incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower eye casing worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,013 miles

nearside rear section of axle where shock absorber mounts is badly worn

nearside rear shock absorber lower eye badly worn to limit

Fail 12 Dec 2020 114,976 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side calliper arm seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

nearside rear section of axle where shock absorber mounts is badly worn

nearside rear shock absorber lower eye badly worn to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,368 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 111,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,353 miles

centre handbrake cable corroded near limit

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning.

nearside rear shock absorber worn to limit on bottom (mounting also wearing)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 106,353 miles

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

centre handbrake cable corroded near limit

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning.

nearside rear shock absorber worn to limit on bottom (mounting also wearing)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,759 miles

Centre section of handbrake cable corroded near limit, protective coat deteriorated away.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 104,726 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre section of handbrake cable corroded near limit, protective coat deteriorated away.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 102,777 miles

center handbrake cable corroded fairly badly.

hazard light switch sticks at times.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,624 miles

Both front tyres are perishing/cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,433 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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WU59 VSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 WU59 VSY, 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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What year was WU59 VSY registered?

WU59 VSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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