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DG05 XGP

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,827 mi
Last recorded45,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 45,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside & 0ffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking out some grease .

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & offside shocks are rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension beam/axle is corroded .

Some underbody parts are getting corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 45,795 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside & 0ffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking out some grease .

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & offside shocks are rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension beam/axle is corroded .

Some underbody parts are getting corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Nearside & 0ffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension beam/axle is corroded .

Some underbody parts are getting corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Nearside & 0ffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension beam/axle is corroded .

Some underbody parts are getting corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 43,359 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some underbody parts are getting corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 43,328 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some underbody parts are getting corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some underbody parts are getting corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,381 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces .

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Front nearside & front offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces .

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 35,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,229 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,628 miles

osr brake backing plate corroded slightly/ just at bottom.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 26,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr brake backing plate corroded slightly/ just at bottom.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,730 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 23,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,392 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 18,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 15,374 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 15,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,927 miles

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
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DG05 XGP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 DG05 XGP, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG05 XGP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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