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VE05 TVL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

199,591 mi
Last recorded199,591 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 TVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 199,591 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 199,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 196,168 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

o/s front outrigger has rust hole

various underbody components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2024 196,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

o/s front outrigger has rust hole

various underbody components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 194,259 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 194,258 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 193,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 191,683 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 191,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 190,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 190,153 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 145,128 miles

Nearside Front strut top has slight wear

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 145,126 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top has slight wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 143,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,547 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

hazard light switch in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,143 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

High parking brake lever travel

Load space full obscuring some components & prescribed areas

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished & worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished & worn off on inside edge too 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 138,236 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 138,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 136,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 136,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 133,303 miles

Near side front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2013 133,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 132,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 131,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 119,769 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,351 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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VE05 TVL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 VE05 TVL, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE05 TVL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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