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GL55 XSU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,292 mi
Last recorded177,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 XSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 177,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear wing and door

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

Pass 29 May 2021 171,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 165,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,581 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 148,521 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 148,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 139,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 135,337 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 135,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,390 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 125,061 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 125,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 114,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,618 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,210 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 69,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GL55 XSU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL55 XSU, 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 GL55 XSU registered?

GL55 XSU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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