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VK06 WLU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 WLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,755 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,899 miles

front pads look low

o/s/f cv boot perished

Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,696 miles

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

front pads appear low

offside front c/v boot damp with grease

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,516 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,182 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 49,039 miles

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

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

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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VK06 WLU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VK06 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK06 WLU registered?

VK06 WLU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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The MOT history for VK06 WLU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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