2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FJ18 YOG

The 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 19 December 2025 with no defects recorded. However, the maintenance trend appears erratic rather than stable. The record shows a recurring pattern of failing a test and passing a retest within days, specifically failing on 12 December 2025 and passing on 19 December 2025, and failing on 27 December 2024 before passing on 28 December 2024. A failure with no defects recorded typically indicates the tester could not complete the examination, often due to a presenting issue such as a locked steering rack, major fluid leak, or a vehicle that would not start. This cycle suggests the owner presents the van with unresolved, immediate faults that are hastily rectified just before the retest. The mileage data is exceptionally sparse, offering almost no insight into the vehicle's usage patterns. The sole recorded figure is 63,238 miles on 8 January 2024. With no subsequent odometer readings documented in the last two and a half years, it is impossible to calculate annual mileage accumulation or verify the current displayed mileage against the service history. This lack of data prevents any assessment of whether the van has covered high commercial miles or sat idle for extended periods. Given the absence of recorded defects, a buyer must look beyond the paperwork and focus on the underlying reasons the vehicle could not be tested on two separate occasions. Inspect the steering rack for tightness or locking, check for significant fluid leaks around the engine and gearbox, and verify the charging and starting system thoroughly. As a commercial panel van of this age, examine the structural integrity of the load floor and sills for corrosion, and assess the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, which often suffer under heavy payloads. A physical inspection is essential to uncover the intermittent faults that previously prevented the vehicle from even undergoing a full examination.