2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DP18 VLS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 26,978 miles resulted in a pass, it followed just two days after a significant failure involving multiple suspension and tyre defects. The recurrence of misaligned coil springs and deteriorating tyres between 2023 and 2025 suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they prevent an MOT pass, rather than performing routine inspections to catch issues early. At eight years old, the recorded mileage of 26,978 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,372 miles per year. This low usage pattern suggests the vehicle has sat for long periods, which explains the specific degradation of rubber-based components. The record shows a gap of over 3,000 miles between July 2023 and June 2024, and another 2,500 miles in the following year, consistent with the tyre perishing and cracking noted in the 2023 and 2025 failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and tyre condition. The tester flagged both nearside and offside front coil springs as misaligned in 2024, which worsened to being badly misaligned by June 2025, indicating potential fatigue or shock seat failure due to age rather than mileage. Furthermore, the history of deep cuts, exposed cords, and perishing indicates that the tyres are likely suffering from age-related dry rot rather than tread wear. The braking system also requires attention, as the 2024 test noted thin brake pads at 24,450 miles. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check for seized brake calipers or excessive surface corrosion caused by inactivity. The buyer should also verify that the washer system and headlamp alignment are now correctly adjusted, as these were previous points of failure in the 2023 test.