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DV56 VAA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

188,086 mi
Last recorded188,086 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 188,086 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 188,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

drivers seat deteriorated

tow bar unit heavily corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both lowers (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 183,993 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 183,986 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 180,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 177,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 172,654 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 172,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 168,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 166,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 161,824 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 161,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 156,326 miles

power steering heavy but working

Pass 23 Feb 2017 150,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. down on effot (3.7.B.6b)

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

advise trim loose under offside rear

Fail 21 Feb 2017 150,435 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. down on effot (3.7.B.6b)

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

advise trim loose under offside rear

Pass 23 Feb 2016 141,962 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 141,962 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 134,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 125,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 125,285 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 120,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 109,354 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 109,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,826 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,333 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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DV56 VAA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DV56 VAA, 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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DV56 VAA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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