2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DL16 AAU

Five consecutive MOT passes with no advisories or failures recorded represents an unusually consistent roadworthiness profile for a ten-year-old commercial vehicle of this type. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was passed without a single defect entry, and the prior four examinations spanning from December 2021 through April 2025 followed exactly the same pattern. Across roughly five years of recorded testing, there is no evidence of repeat component wear, progressive corrosion, or recurring brake or suspension concerns that might be expected on a high-floor, heavy commercial platform. The absence of advisory notes in particular means there is no documented MOT-side record of component deterioration that an examiner chose to flag for future attention. The recorded mileage of 105,777 miles against a 2016 registration corresponds to an annual accumulation rate of approximately 10,578 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a van of this class. The MOT history is continuous from late 2021 onwards with no multi-year gaps in testing, which at least confirms the vehicle was not formally declared off the road for extended periods during that window. What the MOT data cannot reveal is whether this mileage was accumulated predominantly on urban stop-start work, longer motorway commuting, or a mix of both, but the consistent annual rate suggests regular operational use rather than intermittent or seasonal deployment. For a prospective buyer, the clean advisory record should still prompt targeted physical checks rather than assuming every consumable and structural area is faultless. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or lower wishbone bushes common to the Vivaro platform at this mileage. Apply the brakes firmly from speed and check for any pulling to one side, pedal vibration, or a grinding sensation that might suggest warped front discs or a binding caliper, particularly given the heavy payload this vehicle is likely to have carried. Inspect the underside and inner wheel arches closely for any bubbling or perforation corrosion around the suspension turrets, subframe mounting points, and along the brake pipes and fuel lines, as commercial vans are prone to underfloor corrosion that an MOT examiner may not have cause to flag without visible structural concern. The handbrake mechanism, sliding side door operation, and rear suspension bump stops are also worth close attention given the likely load-carrying history, and a thorough service history covering cambelt, clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and gearbox oil changes would be advisable to verify given the mechanical demands placed on this drivetrain at over one hundred thousand miles. With no recorded MOT failures or advisories across five tests, the documented roadworthiness picture is positive, but a pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage remains the sensible step before committing to a commercial vehicle of this age and mileage.