2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DN18 AHZ

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test in April 2026 at 130,819 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the last three annual tests resulted in clean passes without mechanical or structural failures. While a failure was recorded in March 2025, the immediate retest on the same day indicates that the issue was addressed promptly rather than representing a pattern of long-term neglect. The mileage profile reflects high usage for an eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 16,350 miles per annum. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the vehicle covered 15,305 miles, showing consistent operation. However, a significant spike occurred between March 2024 and March 2025, where the vehicle clocked 17,376 miles. This high-mileage environment typically puts greater strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples of the same age. Given the high mileage, a physical inspection should focus on the integrity of the suspension geometry, specifically checking for worn control arm bushes and perished coil springs. The Vivaro is prone to accelerated wear on braking components under load, so checking for binding calipers or thin brake discs is essential. The buyer should also examine the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the mounting points, as high-mileage use often accelerates structural degradation that may not always surface during a standard MOT until it becomes a failure point.