VAUXHALL VIVARO2012 · 2.0L Diesel

The Vauxhall Vivaro stands roadworthy following the pass on 9 December 2025 at 134,067 miles, with a stable mechanical trend across the supplied records. Testers logged no defects at any examination from November 2023 onward. The preceding fail on 3 December 2025 carried no defects, repeating a pattern seen on 29 November 2024 when a fail and pass occurred same day with clean sheets. Such outcomes point to procedural or documentation anomalies rather than worsening condition. Mileage progression reflects measured use for a fourteen-year-old panel van. The November 2023 test recorded 113,644 miles. Twelve months later the odometer read 125,034, a 11,390-mile increment. By December 2025 it showed 134,067, adding 9,033 miles across thirteen months. These figures track the expected ~9,576 annual average and reveal no sudden accumulation or extended dormancy. The history supplies only the last three certificates, leaving earlier upkeep unverified. A clean MOT ledger does not exempt the buyer from hands-on inspection of age-related wear. The Vivaro's suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints should be physically probed for play or cracking. Examine brake discs for scoring and confirm rear calipers free off without binding. Check exhaust emissions integrity and scrutinise chassis legs, sills, and van floor for corrosion penetration that advisories might miss. The repeated fail entries lacking recorded defects require verification of paperwork. Confirm the V5C, test certificates, and any gap reasons with DVSA before purchase. Previous owners maintained plausible mileages but the dual same-day fail-pass cycles suggest basic administrative diligence was intermittent. Treat the van as structurally sound per evidence yet commission an independent pre-purchase check on drivetrain and structural mounts.