2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S MOT pass rate: 80.0% (6,269 tests)
Is the 2021 Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.1% -12.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 82.0% -8.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 767 | 27.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 767 | 27.5% |
| 3 | Visibility | 608 | 21.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 282 | 10.1% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 111 | 4.0% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 107 | 3.8% |
All Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,966 | 80.5% | -7.8 pts | 62,396 |
| 2020 | 8,887 | 83.4% | -6.5 pts | 57,513 |
| 2021 (this page) | 6,269 | 80.0% | -10.4 pts | 54,297 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 80.0% of their MOT tests (6,269 tests, 2023–2025), -10.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 54,297 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S?
The median tested example shows 54,297 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.