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WV59 XFG

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,895 mi
Last recorded147,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 XFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 147,895 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,534 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 135,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 130,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,598 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 124,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 108,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,808 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,808 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,430 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,488 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 89,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,062 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount noisey on lock to lock but no play

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front top mount noisey on lock to lock but no play

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,589 miles

front discs wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,589 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,151 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 42,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre punctured

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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WV59 XFG is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WV59 XFG, 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 WV59 XFG registered?

WV59 XFG is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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