2018 VAUXHALL VIVARO1.6L Diesel

The most recent MOT entry on 2025‑06‑02 records a PASS at 51,487 miles, yet a FAIL is logged on the same day at 51,485 miles with no defects noted. This contradictory dual outcome, combined with the abrupt mileage jump, marks an unstable maintenance trend rather than a clear improvement or decline. Between the 2024‑06‑10 test at 30,738 miles and the 2025‑06‑02 test the mileage increased by 20,747 miles in roughly eleven months, averaging about 1,886 miles per month. That rate far exceeds the vehicle’s typical annual figure of roughly 6,400 miles for its age, indicating either intensive use or a possible mileage discrepancy. Earlier records show a more modest progression: from 39,509 miles in May 2022 to 47,447 miles in May 2023, then a drop to 30,738 miles by June 2024, suggesting limited data coverage in that period. A prospective buyer should inspect the brake discs and calipers for signs of uneven wear or binding, as the high mileage and recent test conflict raise concerns about the braking system’s condition. Suspension bushes, coil springs and trailing arm mounts need close scrutiny for corrosion or excessive wear, reflecting the heavy usage pattern. Tyre tread depth and sidewall condition should be checked against the rapid mileage accumulation, and a thorough visual survey for rust perforation around wheel arches and the underbody is advisable given the extensive mileage exposure.