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GJ55 RVM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 118,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread( tyre)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 118,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread( tyre)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,930 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 83,843 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2021 77,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,168 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split/loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 71,168 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged/sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth split/loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,381 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,379 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,893 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

n/s and o/s front tyre inner walls slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,086 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,846 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,218 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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GJ55 RVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GJ55 RVM, 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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GJ55 RVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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