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FN56 VLS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 141,588 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 141,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 135,788 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 135,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 128,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,021 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 121,021 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 114,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Top mount slight play in bush

Offside Rear handbrake lever seizing on calliper.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm with 2x nails. 1 not repairable. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,563 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,327 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,534 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,225 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 VLS 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 86.4%.

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 VLS, 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 FN56 VLS registered?

FN56 VLS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FN56 VLS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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