2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DN18 ADV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass from 21 November 2025 at 92,121 miles, and the overall maintenance trend is mildly worsening rather than stable. The most recent test carried an advisory for a severely deteriorated offside front outer driveshaft constant velocity boot, which is the second consecutive year this same component has been flagged. While the 2024 failure showed multiple faults, including an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, an insecure nearside front coil spring, low coolant, and a loose battery, all of those were rectified for the following day's pass. The CV boot, however, remains unresolved and is now a persistent structural concern for the drivetrain. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical light commercial use and shows no signs of tampering or excessive idling. Between November 2023 at 77,890 miles and November 2024 at 84,051 miles, the van covered roughly 6,161 miles. That rate increased to about 8,070 miles in the following year, reaching 92,121 miles by November 2025. The overall average of approximately 11,515 miles per year sits squarely within normal expectations for an eight-year-old Vivaro, and the regular annual testing interval suggests the vehicle has been kept in continuous use rather than stored for long periods. A buyer should inspect the offside front outer CV boot in person, as a severely deteriorated boot allows grease loss and water ingress, which will rapidly destroy the joint and require a full driveshaft replacement. The 2024 history also points to front suspension wear, so check the nearside lower arm ball joint and coil spring seating for any returning play or movement. Minor items such as the rear indicator lens discolouration and a nail in the nearside rear tyre are cheap fixes, but the repeated advisories on the CV boot and registration plate lamp suggest deferred routine upkeep. Given the coolant level was flagged low in 2024, verify the expansion tank level and inspect hoses and the radiator for seepage. The van is roadworthy as it stands, but the persistent driveshaft boot issue should be treated as an immediate negotiation point.