2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · MK68 ADO

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 17 December 2025 at 100,580 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, with every annual test from October 2022 onward resulting in a pass and zero defects or advisories logged. On that same date the vehicle first failed the test at 100,578 miles with no defects recorded, then secured a pass two miles later; this anomaly implies an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage has climbed above typical expectations for an eight-year-old light commercial. The odometer read 52,049 miles at the October 2022 test, rose to 65,794 by December 2023, then 80,334 by December 2024, and jumped to 100,580 by December 2025. The final twelve-month period added over 20,000 miles, a clear acceleration from the earlier yearly averages near 13,000 to 14,000. Such accumulation signals heavy van usage, likely delivery or trade work, and stresses drivetrain and suspension components beyond gentle private use. The DVSA record shows no recurring faults, advisories, or structural concerns across the five tests. That clean history does not negate the need for physical inspection. A buyer should examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for fatigue induced by the high annual mileage. Brake discs and calipers warrant close checking for wear or binding, and the buyer should assess the underside for corrosion given winter road salt exposure. The unexplained fail with no defects on 17 December 2025 demands verification through the full DVSA test certificate. Previous owners maintained basic test compliance but the sparse record offers little insight into intermediate servicing. Inspect exhaust emissions equipment and tyre condition before purchase, as these consumables degrade with mileage even when tests pass without fault.