CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL56 WXK

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 WXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 92,660 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Different springs fitted on same axle

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,679 miles

Brake imbalance on front axle 25%

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

Slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 10 Mar 2020 85,676 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake imbalance on front axle 25%

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

Slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 82,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,216 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,473 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,137 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,281 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,455 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,428 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL56 WXK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL56 WXK?

You can check the full history of NL56 WXK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL56 WXK registered?

NL56 WXK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is NL56 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 WXK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL56 WXK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL56 WXK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.