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GV55 VXS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

170,206 mi
Last recorded170,206 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 170,206 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 170,162 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 162,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 153,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 144,110 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 141,659 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 115,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 115,555 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,483 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,117 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,366 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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GV55 VXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GV55 VXS, 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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What year was GV55 VXS registered?

GV55 VXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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The MOT history for GV55 VXS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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