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FG55 WLH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 WLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,041 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,041 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 65,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,819 miles

Brake Declometer Test Carried Out

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

Horn bell Low

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

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,647 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,733 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 64,588 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,555 miles

drivers seat holed advise only

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 63,555 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

drivers seat holed advise only

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,673 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance clear lens cracked (amber bulb still functional) (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 54,673 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim bead split + protruding over wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance clear lens cracked (amber bulb still functional) (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,106 miles

reverse lights not working.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

reverse lights not working.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,045 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r light damaged ,not showing white light

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,756 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,719 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,495 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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FG55 WLH is a 2005 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 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 FG55 WLH, 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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FG55 WLH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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