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VA04 XTG

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

244,099 mi
Last recorded244,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 XTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 244,099 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 244,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 242,166 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 235,798 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2023 233,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 231,232 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 231,225 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 226,223 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 226,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 226,080 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 226,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 223,026 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 222,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 209,466 miles

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

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

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 209,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2015 190,236 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 190,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 170,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 170,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 164,554 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc poor condition

slight plan in both inner rack arms

Pass 14 Jan 2011 154,644 miles

both front rack inner arm joints slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2010 145,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 125,850 miles

Slight play detected in o/s steering rack.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 125,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Slight play detected in o/s steering rack.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 119,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 119,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 89,463 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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VA04 XTG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 VA04 XTG, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA04 XTG registered?

VA04 XTG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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