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DY55 WCL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,217 mi
Last recorded152,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 152,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 144,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 141,456 miles

advise both front jacking points scaby/

advise both front tyres /condition

advise front discs /condition

advise n/s front washer jet /requires repair

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded /requires replacing

n/s/f link rod rubberperishing

Fail 30 Jan 2021 141,456 miles

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

advise both front jacking points scaby/

advise both front tyres /condition

advise front discs /condition

advise n/s front washer jet /requires repair

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded /requires replacing

n/s/f link rod rubberperishing

Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,591 miles

advise both front jacking points corrosion starting

advise front and rear discs and pads condition and performance

Fail 20 Jun 2019 136,591 miles

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

advise both front jacking points corrosion starting

advise front and rear discs and pads condition and performance

Pass 22 May 2018 131,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 131,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 126,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately track rod end nutted twice (2.2.C.1e)

Spare tyre defective split ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 120,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,338 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 3 Feb 2012 101,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,225 miles

Coolant leak

Free-Play At O/s and N/s Steering Rack Ends

Front Brake Discs Very Worn and Corroded

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

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 836,903 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,277 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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DY55 WCL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY55 WCL, 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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What year was DY55 WCL registered?

DY55 WCL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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