MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
drivers seatbelt starting to fray on edge of webbing
engine /gearbox area leaking oil
front suspension lower arm rear bushes becoming soft but movement not excessive at time of test
offside front tyre damaged /has hole in inner sidewall in 2 places near to limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
drivers seatbelt starting to fray on edge of webbing
engine /gearbox area leaking oil
front suspension lower arm rear bushes becoming soft but movement not excessive at time of test
offside front tyre damaged /has hole in inner sidewall in 2 places near to limit
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs slightly worn
exhaust system corroded
foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn
front number plate fading
items removed from veiw
oil leak
rear seats not fitted at time of test
slight wear in steering rack inner tie rods
windscreen chipped both zones
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs slightly worn
exhaust system corroded
foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn
front number plate fading
items removed from veiw
oil leak
rear seats not fitted at time of test
slight wear in steering rack inner tie rods
windscreen chipped both zones
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise Engine oil Leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advise Engine oil Leak
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?
Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG06 VLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BG06 VLJ registered?
BG06 VLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 May 2006.
Is BG06 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG06 VLJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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