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NL56 WTF

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

188,882 mi
Last recorded188,882 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 188,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 179,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 175,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 171,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 167,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 163,698 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 161,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 153,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 146,594 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 146,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,599 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 127,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,174 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged(lense broke)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,174 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/r lamp unit damaged(lense broke)

n/s/r tyre out of shape (flat spot)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,664 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 53,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,499 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 WTF 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 78.3%.

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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

NL56 WTF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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