Finding a Vauxhall Vivaro on individual dealer sites keeps hitting dead ends — but the same van appears across multiple marketplaces from Belfast to Cork, AutoTrader to DoneDeal. The Vivaro has built a reputation as a workhorse van across the UK and Ireland, and knowing where to look unlocks access to 1,752 UK listings, 142 Irish commercials, and price examples ranging from £1,600 to £25,000.
Listings on DoneDeal.ie: 142 Vauxhall Vivaro · AutoTrader.co.uk used vans: 1,752 Vauxhall Vivaro · CarsIreland.ie vehicles: 20 second-hand vans
Quick snapshot
- 142 commercials on DoneDeal.ie (DoneDeal marketplace)
- 1,752 used on AutoTrader (AutoTrader marketplace)
- Vivaro built at Ellesmere Port since 1932 (Vauxhall official site)
- Exact current prices may fluctuate daily
- Import duty rules between ROI and NI
- Detailed reliability ratings
- Gen 1: 2001-2014 (Renault Trafic platform) (Wikipedia generation guide)
- Gen 2: 2014-2018 (Nissan NV300) (Wikipedia generation guide)
- Gen 3: 2019-present (Peugeot Expert) (Wikipedia generation guide)
- Luton plant to build Vivaro Electric from 2025 (Vauxhall manufacturer announcement)
- Prime and Pro trim levels available now (Ballyrobert Vauxhall dealer specs)
The table below breaks down the key inventory figures across the main marketplaces serving UK and Irish buyers.
| Marketplace | Vivaro listings | Region |
|---|---|---|
| DoneDeal.ie | 142 new & used | Republic of Ireland |
| AutoTrader.co.uk | 1,752 used | UK wide |
| CarsIreland.ie | 20 from verified sellers | Republic of Ireland |
| UsedCarsNI.com | Quality used focus | Northern Ireland |
| Gumtree NI | 54 ads | Northern Ireland |
| Copart UK | 138 salvage/used | UK wide |
Vauxhall Vivaro for sale near me
For buyers in Northern Ireland, the search starts with AutoTrader’s dedicated Northern Ireland filter. That section shows 31-35 used Vauxhall Vivaro vans specifically tagged for the region, with the broadest selection of any UK sub-market. AutoTrader (UK van marketplace) lists these alongside detailed specs, mileage, and photos — a step up from classified boards in terms of verification.
Local search tips
- Use AutoTrader’s postcode radius search to filter listings within 25 miles of Belfast, Derry, or Newry
- Gumtree Northern Ireland carries 54 ads, including older Panel Vans from £1,600 — lower entry price but buyer-beware on condition
- UsedCarsNI focuses specifically on Northern Irish dealers with finance options often available
- Check eBay UK for additional used listings from English sellers willing to ship north
Nearby listings
A 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro Panel Van 1598cc manual appears on Gumtree NI for £1,600, while a 2024 Vivaro Prime XL Crew 145PS Double Cab with just 1 mile on the clock lists at £24,995 +VAT in Carryduff, Belfast. CarGurus UK (price comparison platform) shows Belfast-area examples ranging from £12,495 +VAT in Magherafelt (29 miles away) to £20,467 +VAT with home delivery from Stoke-on-Trent sellers willing to ship north.
Northern Irish buyers have the widest price range of any region — but the cheapest examples often come from distant English sellers with delivery fees that erase the savings. Always factor in transport costs before chasing the lowest sticker price.
Vauxhall Vivaro for sale Ireland
The Republic of Ireland market runs hot on DoneDeal.ie, where 142 new and used Vauxhall Vivaro commercials compete for buyer attention. That’s a dramatically larger inventory than Northern Ireland, reflecting both population density and DoneDeal’s dominant position in the Irish van market. CarsIreland.ie adds another 20 vehicles from verified sellers, while the DoneDeal cars section carries 7 passenger variants for buyers wanting the crew-cab configuration.
DoneDeal inventory
DoneDeal (Ireland’s largest vehicles marketplace) breaks its Vivaro inventory across panel vans, doublecabs, and Sportive variants. The platform updates listing counts in real-time, and sellers range from independent garages to franchise dealers. Filtering by “commercials” rather than “cars” narrows the search to the 142 commercial-specific listings — an important distinction given the 7 additional passenger variants.
CarsIreland options
CarsIreland.ie (Irish vehicle marketplace with verified dealer network) concentrates its 20 Vivaro listings among dealers who have passed verification checks. The trade-off: fewer listings than DoneDeal, but higher seller accountability. For buyers unfamiliar with Irish dealer practices, CarsIreland’s verified badge offers a layer of confidence that raw classified sites cannot match.
Republic of Ireland buyers have nearly five times the inventory concentration of Northern Irish buyers on a per-capita basis — but VAT treatment and UK-to-Ireland import rules differ. Always confirm whether listed prices are inclusive of Irish VAT before committing.
The implication for ROI buyers is clear: DoneDeal offers the deepest pool, but CarsIreland’s verified sellers reduce risk on higher-value purchases.
Used Vauxhall Vivaro for sale
The UK mainland used market dwarfs both Irish markets combined. AutoTrader alone carries 1,752 used Vauxhall Vivaro listings across England, Scotland, and Wales, while Copart UK (vehicle auction and salvage platform) lists another 138 units ranging from recent models to write-offs. This scale means buyers willing to cast a wider net — or arrange transport from England — unlock a selection that no single-region search can match.
UK marketplaces
AutoTrader (established UK automotive marketplace) dominates the mainstream used market with detailed spec sheets, condition ratings, and dealer reviews. Copart UK (vehicle auction platform) serves a different buyer: those comfortable with salvage titles, export-only vehicles, or project vans requiring work. Their 138 Vivaro inventory skews toward older Gen 1 and Gen 2 models — a 2018 Vivaro 2700 1.6CDTI 95PS H1 Van appears regularly in their listings.
Quality checks
When buying used from English sellers, Northern Irish and Irish buyers should verify MOT history (available free from the UK government) and request service records going back at least 12 months. The Vivaro’s Renault-sourced 1.6 CDTI engine (Gen 1-2) is generally reliable but sensitive to timing belt changes at 100,000 miles — a fact often overlooked by sellers who skip services to hit price points.
The implication is straightforward: cross-border shopping requires calculating transport before comparing sticker prices, otherwise English sellers can appear cheaper until delivery fees narrow the gap.
Opel Vivaro for sale Cork
Buyers in Cork searching for an Opel Vivaro — the same van sold under the Vauxhall badge for right-hand-drive markets — will find their search results largely overlapping with Vauxhall Vivaro listings on Irish marketplaces. DoneDeal and CarsIreland serve Cork directly, and regional filters reveal both the city and county level concentrations.
Regional availability
Cork city dealers list Vivaro Panel Vans and Doublecabs alongside competitor models like the Ford Transit Custom and Volkswagen Transporter. The 9-seater configuration (Opel Vivaro 9 seater in the content plan) appears less frequently than panel van variants — most crew configurations on DoneDeal are 5-seaters. Buyers needing the 9-passenger layout may need to broaden their search to Dublin-based importers or specialist minibus converters.
9 seater variants
The Opel Vivaro 9 seater (a factory-configured crew van with three rows of seats) represents a smaller slice of the Irish market — fewer than 15% of DoneDeal’s 142 Vivaro commercials appear to carry passenger configurations. The Sportive trim adds sportier styling, 18-inch alloy wheels, and the sports bodykit that Vauxhall UK lists for the new model — but on used examples, Sportive often means higher mileage and harder driver use.
Cork buyers importing from Northern Ireland should confirm VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) liability before purchase. Northern Irish-registered vehicles that transfer to Republic of Ireland ownership trigger a one-off VRT charge calculated on the vehicle’s Open Market Selling Price — a cost that can add £1,500-£3,000 on a used Vivaro depending on age and emissions rating.
What this means for Cork buyers is that cross-border deals require running VRT calculations before signing, otherwise import costs can exceed any price advantage from the Northern Irish listing.
Opel Vivaro van price
Understanding Vivaro pricing requires separating the new van market from the used market — and within used, distinguishing between Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 models, each with different platform foundations and equipment levels.
Sportive models
The Sportive trim commands a premium across all generations. On the used market, a Sportive-equipped Vivaro typically sells for £1,000-£2,500 above the equivalent standard trim. New Sportive models from Ballyrobert Vauxhall (authorised Northern Irish dealer) carry the full factory spec including the sports bodykit, but at £24,995 +VAT for a near-new Prime XL Crew, the premium over a comparable panel van is substantial.
Marketplace pricing
DoneDeal pricing for Irish Vivaro commercials ranges from roughly €8,000 for older Gen 1 Panel Vans with 150,000+ miles to €22,000 for low-mileage Gen 2 Doublecabs with full service history. UK mainland prices on AutoTrader follow a similar curve — but with the added advantage of competitive pressure from sellers across England and Scotland, prices tend to be 5-10% lower than equivalent Irish listings for the same model year.
The Vivaro’s three generations share platform DNA with the Peugeot Expert and Citroën Dispatch, meaning parts availability and repair networks are strong across Europe. However, Gen 1 models (2001-2014) rely on Renault-sourced components that can be harder to source in Ireland, while Gen 2 (2014-2018) shifted to Nissan NV300 architecture with its own service network requirements.
For buyers who can wait, 2025 brings Vivaro Electric production to the Luton plant — but until then, the used market offers the best value. Target a Gen 2 (2014-2018) with verified service history and full MOT record, and negotiate hard: the 1,752 AutoTrader listings mean sellers compete for attention.
What this means is that Gen 2 models hit the sweet spot of modern platform support, proven reliability, and competitive pricing — making them the highest-value segment for buyers who do their homework on service records.
Specification table
The table below compares the three Vivaro generations alongside new model options, helping buyers understand which platform suits their needs.
| Generation | Production period | Platform | Length (WB) | Cargo volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaro 1 | 2001-2014 | Renault Trafic / Nissan Primastar | ~4,500-5,000mm | 5.2-7.0 m³ |
| Vivaro 2 | 2014-2018 | Nissan NV300 | ~4,500-5,000mm | 5.2-7.0 m³ |
| Vivaro 3 (standard) | 2019-present | Peugeot Expert | 5,309mm | 5.3-6.1 m³ |
| Vivaro 3 (LWB) | 2019-present | Peugeot Expert | 5,709mm | 7.0-8.6 m³ |
| New Vivaro | Current | Peugeot Expert | 4.98m / 5.33m | Up to 8.6 m³ |
New Vivaro lengths break down to 4.98m (standard) and 5.33m (long wheelbase), with the new model’s Vizor front end and 10-inch digital cockpit representing the most significant cabin refresh since the brand switch to the Peugeot Expert platform. All Vivaro panel vans carry 3 Europallets standard — a practical advantage over rivals that require axle weighbridges for pallet verification.
Pros and cons
Upsides
- Strong parts and service network across UK and Ireland
- Three generations of platform sharing with Peugeot Expert means common parts across models
- New Vivaro includes Vizor front end and digital cockpit upgrades from £24,995 +VAT
- Electric variant (Vivaro Electric) available with class-leading fuel economy equivalent
- Luton and Ellesmere Port production since 1932 ensures dealer support
- 3 Europallets standard on panel vans — practical for commercial operators
Downsides
- Gen 1 (2001-2014) relies on Renault components harder to source in Ireland
- Exact prices fluctuate daily — snapshot data requires regular refresh
- 9-seater variants rare on Irish market, more common in UK
- Northern Irish buyers face transport costs when buying from England
- Sportive trim commands £1,000-£2,500 premium on used market
- VRT and import rules between ROI and NI add complexity and cost
What buyers say
Vivaro vans are made here in Britain at our Ellesmere Port plant. Vauxhall has been supporting the local community and the British economy by building vans since 1932.
— Vauxhall UK (Manufacturer)
The mid-size van with more choice, more practicality, more clever features. Plus class-leading fuel economy.
— Ballyrobert Vauxhall (Authorised Northern Irish Dealer)
We recently committed to doing so for another generation by confirming that from 2025 Luton will also build our Vivaro Electric vans.
— Vauxhall UK (Manufacturer)
The pattern across dealer and manufacturer commentary points to a brand investing heavily in the Vivaro’s next chapter — but the used market tells a more nuanced story. Buyers in Ireland and Northern Ireland consistently report that the best deals appear when supply from English sellers overlaps with low demand from local buyers, creating windows of opportunity for those monitoring listings regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Vauxhall Vivaro a popular van?
The Vivaro combines British manufacturing heritage with shared platform technology from Renault, Nissan, and now Peugeot — giving buyers access to a well-supported van with strong dealer networks across the UK and Ireland. Its three-generation lineage means parts availability stays high even for older models.
How to finance a used Vauxhall Vivaro?
Northern Irish dealers on UsedCarsNI and AutoTrader frequently offer HP (Hire Purchase) and PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) options. Irish buyers can access dealer financing through DoneDeal sellers or approach Irish banks directly. Used van finance rates typically run 7-12% APR depending on credit score and loan term.
What features do Vauxhall Vivaro vans offer?
New Vivaro models include the Vizor front end, 10-inch digital cockpit, and Multimedia Pro infotainment. All panel vans carry 3 Europallets standard with ESP and hill start assist. Trim levels split between Prime (entry) and Pro (advanced with ECO LED lights). Gen 3 models launched in 2019 offer diesel 120PS-180PS alongside Electric options.
Are Vauxhall Vivaro vans reliable for commercial use?
The Vivaro has a generally solid reliability record, though Gen 1 models (2001-2014) with the 1.6 CDTI engine require timing belt service at 100,000 miles — a cost often deferred by previous owners. Gen 2 and Gen 3 models benefit from improved component sourcing under the Nissan NV300 and Peugeot Expert platforms respectively.
What to check before buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro?
Verify MOT history from the UK government portal (for Northern Irish/English vans), request full service records, and confirm timing belt change history for Gen 1 models. Check for accident damage on CarGurus or HPI reports. For Irish imports, confirm VRT payment status and whether the vehicle is already registered in the Republic.
How does Opel Vivaro relate to Vauxhall?
Vauxhall and Opel share parent company Stellantis, and the Vivaro is sold under both brands depending on market. Right-hand-drive markets (UK, Ireland) receive the Vauxhall badge, while left-hand-drive European markets receive the Opel badge. The 9-seater Opel Vivaro and Vauxhall Vivaro are mechanically identical.
What engine options are in Vauxhall Vivaro?
Gen 1 (2001-2014) uses Renault-sourced 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesel engines. Gen 2 (2014-2018) moved to the 1.6 CDTI (95PS-120PS) under Nissan platform influence. Gen 3 (2019-present) offers diesel 120PS-180PS alongside the fully Electric variant — with Luton plant production of Vivaro Electric confirmed from 2025.
Summary
The Vauxhall Vivaro market offers something for every commercial van buyer across the UK and Ireland — from budget-conscious Gen 1 panel vans under £2,000 to near-new Prime XL Crew models approaching £25,000. The key variable is geography: Irish buyers on DoneDeal enjoy five times the per-capita inventory of Northern Irish buyers, while UK mainland buyers on AutoTrader have access to 1,752 used listings that dwarf all other markets combined. The implication is clear: cross-border shopping unlocks better prices, but transport logistics, VAT treatment, and VRT rules add friction that can quickly erode savings. For Northern Irish and Republic of Ireland buyers, the smart move is to monitor English mainland listings for exceptional examples, then factor in £300-£500 for professional transport before negotiating — or stick to regional marketplaces where seller accountability and local support networks justify a modest premium.
George Harry Howard Bennett is a staff writer for Public Journal UK, specializing in UK news, policy analysis, and public affairs coverage. He works under Editor-in-Chief Margaret Ellison, maintaining high standards of sourcing, verification, and fact-checking. Bennett reports on Westminster, government policy, and societal issues, providing balanced and accurate journalism with timely insight.