2015 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DG65 VLP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in November 2025 at 100,050 miles resulted in a pass after an initial failure for a nearside rear stop lamp. This follows a significant mechanical decline in August 2024 where the vehicle failed multiple safety and electronic checks. While the current trend shows the immediate defects have been rectified, the history suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when necessitated by an MOT failure. At 100,050 miles over eleven years, the Vauxhall Vivaro averages 9,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light commercial usage for this age. There is a notable two-year gap in records between the November 2022 test at 89,965 miles and the August 2024 test at 97,247 miles. During this period, the vehicle covered roughly 7,300 miles, suggesting a period of reduced use or intermittent operation. The subsequent accumulation of 2,800 miles between September 2024 and November 2025 indicates a return to regular annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The 2024 failure highlighted a fractured nearside coil spring, excessive play in both track rod end ball joints, and play in the nearside anti-roll bar linkage. Although these were noted as repaired, the rapid succession of these faults suggests the suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life. Furthermore, the simultaneous failure of the ABS, electronic stability control, and engine management lamps in late 2024 requires a diagnostic scan to ensure the electronic faults were properly cleared and the underlying sensors not merely reset.