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LG56 VXT

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

293,444 mi
Last recorded293,444 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 293,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 292,516 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 291,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 289,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 287,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 284,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 278,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 240,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 192,761 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage And slightly corroded (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 175,991 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 169,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 158,944 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 158,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 141,132 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 141,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 124,558 miles

n/s/f steering rack side rod slight play

o/s/f steering rack side rod slight play

oil level low

Fail 3 Jan 2013 124,557 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f steering rack side rod slight play

o/s/f steering rack side rod slight play

oil level low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,577 miles

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

play/wear n/s rack.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 102,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

play/wear n/s rack.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,692 miles

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

play/wear n/s + o/s of rack.

rear brake balance (n/s low).

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,386 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LG56 VXT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LG56 VXT, 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 LG56 VXT registered?

LG56 VXT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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