2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/S 2.0L Diesel · HAM 6A

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding specific drivetrain components. While it passed its most recent test on 16 July 2025 at 57,846 miles, the tester identified a new oil leak from the gearbox. This follows a recurring failure to address a deteriorating offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot which was flagged as severely deteriorated during the previous test on 22 July 2024 at 50,088 miles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,500 miles annually. The 7,758-mile interval between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests indicates regular usage rather than long periods of standing. However, the persistence of the CV joint boot issue across nearly 8,000 miles suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when they reached an MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside front drive shaft to ensure the boot has finally been replaced and that the underlying joint has not suffered grease loss. The gearbox oil leak noted in the 2025 record requires immediate attention to determine if it is a minor seep or a more significant seal failure. Given the vehicle's role as a van, also check the suspension bushes and mounting points for signs of accelerated wear that often accompanies load-related drivetrain neglect.