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NL56 REU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,449 mi
Last recorded144,449 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 144,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 142,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 142,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,716 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,716 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,692 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,648 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 120,187 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 120,186 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,324 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 112,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,077 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 96,077 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,196 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,196 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,782 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 74,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 74,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,328 miles

light scrathes to front screen

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 REU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NL56 REU, 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 REU registered?

NL56 REU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is NL56 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 REU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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