2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · WIG 1086

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The latest test in March 2026 at 74,635 miles passed with a new advisory for slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This follows a failure in August 2025 where the vehicle failed multiple items related to visibility and tyres, indicating that the previous owner deferred essential repairs until the test deadline. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old commercial van, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between August 2024 at 43,351 miles and September 2025 at 70,890 miles, representing over 27,000 miles driven in a single year. This period of high intensity likely correlates with the degradation of the tyres and wiper blades noted in the 2025 records, whereas the clean history between 2023 and 2024 suggests periods of lighter operation. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension components, as the anti-roll bar linkage is already showing signs of wear. Given the previous failure for uneven tyre wear on the nearside front, it is vital to check the control arm bushings and wheel alignment to ensure a mechanical fault is not causing premature tyre scrubbing. The windscreen should also be examined to ensure the damage that caused the August 2025 failure was properly rectified and that the wiper assembly functions correctly without streaking.