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LV56 DZW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,472 mi
Last recorded121,472 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 DZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Front coil spring not located correctly

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,858 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,858 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 5 Nov 2018 84,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,447 miles

damage to n/s front inner side of tyre

front and rear brake pads low

play in o/s front suspension mount

Fail 3 Nov 2016 77,447 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s front inner side of tyre

front and rear brake pads low

play in o/s front suspension mount

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,642 miles

front tyres worn on limit

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,973 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,003 miles

slight play in both steering rack-ends

slight play in nearside front (lower) suspension ball joint

Fail 4 Nov 2013 61,003 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack-ends

slight play in nearside front (lower) suspension ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,433 miles

slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,635 miles

front pads getting low

slight movement in o/s track rod end

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,630 miles

front disc pads low

n/s front tyre low

Fail 4 Nov 2010 39,630 miles

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

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

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

front disc pads low

n/s front tyre low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,267 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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LV56 DZW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV56 DZW, 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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LV56 DZW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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