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FN56 VAV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 VAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 130,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,645 miles

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

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 127,995 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 123,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 119,110 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 119,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 115,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 115,848 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of the first flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of the first flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,142 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,433 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,182 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,346 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,346 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 30,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009

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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FN56 VAV 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 FN56 VAV, 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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FN56 VAV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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