CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW02 THY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,109 mi
Last recorded202,109 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 THY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 202,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 199,201 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front jacking points slightly corroded but not excessive or holed

Pass 27 Feb 2023 195,807 miles

Both sides front out riggers corroded and weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S washer jet poor operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

high level stop inop

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2023 195,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front out riggers corroded and weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S washer jet poor operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

high level stop inop

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 192,034 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 192,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 188,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 185,625 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 185,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 182,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 178,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 173,773 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 170,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 170,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 157,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 112,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

air leak from air box

front brake disc corroded

offside front indicator lense cracked taped up

offside front tyre cut nearly to cords

oil level just above min mark

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air leak from air box

front brake disc corroded

offside front indicator lense cracked taped up

offside front tyre cut nearly to cords

oil level just above min mark

Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,169 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 84,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads getting down

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat back rest damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2011 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat back rest damaged

play steering inner track joints both sides

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,584 miles

slight play offside steering rack (inner)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate slightly loose

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW02 THY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW02 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW02 THY?

You can check the full history of BW02 THY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW02 THY registered?

BW02 THY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is BW02 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 THY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW02 THY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW02 THY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.