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GV05 NFG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

135,661 mi
Last recorded135,661 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 NFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 135,661 miles

Central STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 135,657 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened WELD BROKEN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 135,427 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 135,427 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 134,137 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,065 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s&o/s bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 134,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s&o/s bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper drop link dust cover has slight cut but prevent the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper drop link dust cover has slight cut but prevent the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 130,507 miles

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

spare wheel not fitted in carrier

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2019 129,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

spare wheel not fitted in carrier

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,583 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged.

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged.

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

spear wheel missing.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 128,583 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

spear wheel missing.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,893 miles

damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls 225/40/18

damage to both rear outer sidewalls 255/35/18

Pass 2 Apr 2016 125,335 miles

Nearside Rear damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall 255/35/18

engine cover & under tray fitted

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Apr 2016 125,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall 255/35/18

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover & under tray fitted

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 124,912 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 124,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,254 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 124,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,887 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

middle seat belt cant be used to full extent due to seat covers..

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,575 miles

Center Stop Lamp Not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,575 miles

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

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

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

Center Stop Lamp Not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,350 miles

Center Stop Lamp Not Working

Fail 4 Jul 2011 100,350 miles

Center Stop Lamp Not Working

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,673 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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GV05 NFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 GV05 NFG, 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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GV05 NFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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