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FG56 VAA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,262 mi
Last recorded171,262 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 VAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 171,262 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 158,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 158,955 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 143,367 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair N/s working harder than o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 143,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair N/s working harder than o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 130,693 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 8 Aug 2022 130,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,692 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 90,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,896 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,983 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,443 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 49,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,264 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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FG56 VAA 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 68%.

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 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 FG56 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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FG56 VAA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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