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L25 DGO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

89,603 mi
Last recorded89,603 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 DGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BaOTH X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 89,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BaOTH X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,344 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 87,344 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,489 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 79,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Feb 2021 77,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 23 Jul 2019 74,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold area but cannot see exactly where (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has lift with weight on but when jacked cannot feel excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill come away from inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,184 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread pattern (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk (5.2.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre perished

slight cracking o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s &o/s front tyres cracks in treads

Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,071 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s &o/s front tyres cracks in treads

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,277 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 56,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,115 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 53,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,473 miles

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,473 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,135 miles

off side front brake discs surface rusting/ rust band outer edge

off side front tyre worn to 2 mm

rear no plate slight deterioration

tapped both front side lights came on

Fail 31 Dec 2009 43,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front brake discs surface rusting/ rust band outer edge

off side front tyre worn to 2 mm

rear no plate slight deterioration

tapped both front side lights came on

Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,600 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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L25 DGO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 L25 DGO, 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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L25 DGO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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