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WU59 YUW

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,361 mi
Last recorded176,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 YUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 176,361 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 169,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 169,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 165,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated protective boot's retaining clip, not secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 162,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 162,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining metal band, missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining metal band, missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 158,972 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot retaining clip, not secure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 156,688 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 156,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt <inner clip failed>. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 155,066 miles

CONSTANT VELOCITY; protective boot small end clip poor grip > nearside front-outer.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 153,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 153,762 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 141,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,765 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 124,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,484 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 107,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,122 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,167 miles

nearside seat belt retracting mechanism weak

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 YUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

WU59 YUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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