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G11 OWC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

173,615 mi
Last recorded173,615 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 OWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 173,615 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank insecure Both tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2025 168,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 162,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 150,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 150,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,446 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 145,438 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 138,419 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 132,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 126,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 126,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 116,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 107,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,918 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 97,918 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 89,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 80,199 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,199 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,110 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,104 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 441,153 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 36,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower engine cover fitted

n/s front outer seat belt slow to retract

n/s rear tyre bald outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn sidewall

recommend replacement of n/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower engine cover fitted

n/s front outer seat belt slow to retract

n/s rear tyre bald outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn sidewall

recommend replacement of n/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,201 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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G11 OWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 G11 OWC, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G11 OWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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