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WU61 PJJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,146 mi
Last recorded152,146 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 PJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 152,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 152,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,208 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 146,164 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 138,769 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,159 miles

high level stop light inop

Fail 6 Jan 2022 134,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 124,856 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 124,856 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,332 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,126 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,174 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,259 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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WU61 PJJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 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 WU61 PJJ, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU61 PJJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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