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DU56 GDV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

261,727 mi
Last recorded261,727 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 GDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 261,727 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut has slight play on top mount

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

hazard switch sticky

Pass 21 May 2025 257,955 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

towbar corroded

Fail 16 May 2025 257,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

towbar corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 253,804 miles

Both head light images are poor

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2024 253,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both head light images are poor

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2023 247,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2023 246,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2022 241,219 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 241,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 234,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 234,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 227,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 221,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 215,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 3 Dec 2015 208,631 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 201,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 201,285 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Oct 2013 195,326 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 195,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 189,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 189,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 174,315 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 25 Aug 2011 174,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 26 Aug 2010 136,939 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,101 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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DU56 GDV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DU56 GDV, 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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DU56 GDV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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