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VE55 XGX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 XGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 124,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed including brake and fuel pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2024 122,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED /COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 119,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 119,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 108,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 108,500 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 106,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,597 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2016 100,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 98,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 93,405 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,711 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,439 miles

front seatbelt retracting mechanium retracting slowly

slight play o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front seatbelt retracting mechanium retracting slowly

slight play o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,146 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,107 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,654 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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VE55 XGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VE55 XGX, 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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What year was VE55 XGX registered?

VE55 XGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is VE55 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 XGX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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