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DV56 VAH

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,237 mi
Last recorded145,237 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 145,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 145,235 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 145,232 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Near sump (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 144,958 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorber's corroded. Front both + OSF.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,270 miles

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

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))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 12 Jan 2021 142,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 18 Jun 2019 137,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 123,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,907 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 117,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,533 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen damaged offside lower corner

Fail 18 Jan 2016 112,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen damaged offside lower corner

Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,484 miles

damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,823 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2013 87,347 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 87,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,541 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 48,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 69,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,139 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 VAH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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