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NL56 PLN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,698 mi
Last recorded162,698 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 PLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 162,698 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 162,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 153,554 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 153,343 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 143,585 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,160 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 115,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,902 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,901 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advisory o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner rear bushes breaking up

advisory o/s/f shock absorber inner rubber dampers and dust cover collasped

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,814 miles

front & rear brake pads low & discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,688 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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NL56 PLN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL56 PLN, 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 NL56 PLN registered?

NL56 PLN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is NL56 PLN safe to buy?

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