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FG56 ZGW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,712 mi
Last recorded109,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,712 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 109,711 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 21 Aug 2020 76,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,388 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,091 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2017 55,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,964 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 50,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,335 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 41,129 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,055 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,960 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,731 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 ZGW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZGW, 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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What year was FG56 ZGW registered?

FG56 ZGW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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