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VE54 WLU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 WLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 101,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front headlight lenses are scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front upper wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components are corroded(front springs,front shock absorbers,front linkpins,front lower suspension arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components are corroded(rear axle,rear shock absorbers,offside rear spring) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper chassis and rear spring upper mounting plates are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front wipers are smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

engine flywheel/clutch very noisy in operation

Fail 15 Nov 2024 101,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(after fueltank) to rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front headlight lenses are scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front upper wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated wearing on the shoulders and (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components are corroded(front springs,front shock absorbers,front linkpins,front lower suspension arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components are corroded(rear axle,rear shock absorbers,offside rear spring) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper chassis and rear spring upper mounting plates are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front wipers are smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant bottle empty when checked(topped up for mot)

engine flywheel/clutch very noisy in operation

Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour 3 lamps green in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour 3 lamps green in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 99,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak possible lower radiator ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively binding slightly and (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour front aftermarket leds(linked to sidelights) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both side front jacking points are heavily corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 99,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged securing clip to wire missing from hub/bearing assembly (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster appears to be inop/disconnected inside light unit (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down adjustable steering column not locking in position (2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak possible lower radiator ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively binding slightly and (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour front aftermarket leds(linked to sidelights) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both side front jacking points are heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 98,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,786 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 86,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 86,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault MIL (3.4.1c)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SHORT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 83,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty INOP (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort SNAP CABLE (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 81,114 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

UNDERTRAYS\ENG\COVERS

Pass 22 May 2015 78,282 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 78,282 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 May 2013 72,635 miles

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

osf tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 29 May 2012 70,103 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 67,842 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,229 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 54,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s/r quarter panal

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,474 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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VE54 WLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VE54 WLU, 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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VE54 WLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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