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WV13 TBU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Purple Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,886 mi
Last recorded58,886 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV13 TBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 58,886 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 58,877 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 47,044 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 47,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,867 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 34,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,042 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 32,039 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 28,937 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 28,937 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,655 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 14,678 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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WV13 TBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Purple with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV13 TBU, 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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What year was WV13 TBU registered?

WV13 TBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is WV13 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV13 TBU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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