2015 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DC65 EEJ

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 6 May 2025 at 57,464 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The May 2025 test passed with no defects recorded, though it followed a same-day failure at 57,459 miles where the tester logged no defects, a pattern repeated on 7 May 2024 when a failure at 47,923 miles preceded a pass at 47,933 miles with no faults noted. These paired fail-pass entries on identical dates suggest administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical non-compliance, and no advisories or defects appear anywhere in the three-year trail. The odometer shows 39,466 miles at the May 2023 test, rising to 47,933 by May 2024 and 57,464 by May 2025, an average annual accumulation of roughly 9,000 miles across that span against a lifetime mean near 5,200 miles per year. The clean record with zero advisories across all five entries indicates either diligent upkeep or, more likely given the zero-fault failures, light commercial use with minimal wear exposure. At approximately 11 years old the van sits well below typical mileage for a 2015 Vivaro, implying extended standing periods that can age rubber components and brake hydraulics despite low wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the unknown reason for the two same-day failures. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural integrity concerns is reassuring, but long idle spells risk seized calipers or perished seals not captured in a clean MOT line. Verify the V5C and test station notes for the 2024 and 2025 fail entries, as the no-defect rejects warrant clarification before purchase.