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FN56 VDL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

108,526 mi
Last recorded108,526 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,526 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 108,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,158 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 106,155 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,284 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp projected beam images poor

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,704 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 98,704 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,412 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,845 miles

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

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,538 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 77,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering oil low

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,459 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,459 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,785 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 51,785 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2013 41,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 41,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 30,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

N/S/F ARCH LINER INSECURE

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,597 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 12,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,467 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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FN56 VDL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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