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Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

281 DERMOT history

281 DER is a yellow diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

281 DER yellow Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,599 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
281 DER
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

281 DER was last recorded at 94,599 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,898 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
701 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,599 miles
  • 2024 – 93,898 miles
  • 2023 – 92,878 miles
  • 2022 – 91,267 miles
  • 2021 – 89,667 miles
  • 2020 – 88,265 miles
  • 2019 – 85,260 miles
  • 2018 – 80,362 miles
  • 2017 – 78,674 miles
  • 2016 – 65,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,599 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Hazard warning switch faulty faulty to turn off

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,599 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,599 miles
    Test number
    396147083742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    477896536892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,898 miles (+1,020)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    947177809145
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,878 miles (+4)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    664952484790
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty faulty to turn off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,874 miles (+1,607)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,874 miles
    Test number
    185789283058
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty faulty to turn off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,267 miles
    Test number
    407693936847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  7. Fail91,267 miles (+1,600)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,267 miles
    Test number
    993043611558
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  8. Pass89,667 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    930418246421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,265 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,265 miles
    Test number
    804431624790
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  10. Pass85,260 miles (+4,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    649904735502
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass80,362 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    773146183530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,674 miles (+13,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    169591650202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    691714054436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 281 DER

What vehicle is registration 281 DER currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 281 DER on a yellow diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 30 Sept 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 281 DER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 281 DER is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 281 DER?
The MOT on 281 DER is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 281 DER done?
281 DER was recorded at 94,599 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has 281 DER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 281 DER has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 281 DER ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 281 DER find?
281 DER passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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