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DU06 LWL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

194,873 mi
Last recorded194,873 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 LWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 194,873 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sills, subframe, underbody, chassis and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 191,943 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 191,943 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 183,632 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 177,354 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,176 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 163,335 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 163,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 162,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 162,423 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Fuel seepage engine

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 156,836 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 156,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 151,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 151,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 138,673 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in front steering arms

Fail 16 Mar 2016 138,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure comeing louse (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2015 130,133 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,941 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,936 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 85,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,451 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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DU06 LWL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU06 LWL, 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.

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DU06 LWL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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