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VK56 WEU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,693 mi
Last recorded158,693 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 WEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 158,693 miles

Both rear lamps cracked

Offside mirror cracked

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball

Slight wear in offside rack end

Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,236 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Offside rear lamp repaired with tape

Fail 6 Feb 2017 150,236 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Offside rear lamp repaired with tape

Pass 5 Feb 2016 142,875 miles

Both rear lights damaged.

Front number plate damaged.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,606 miles

Offside mirror glass, front number plate and offside rear light are damaged.

Play in both front anti roll bar links.

Rear discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 125,606 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass, front number plate and offside rear light are damaged.

Play in both front anti roll bar links.

Rear discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,604 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Offside mirror damaged.

Offside rear light damaged.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,604 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate damaged.

Offside mirror damaged.

Offside rear light damaged.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,900 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Small split in nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 85,900 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Small split in nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,325 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front and rear discs pitted on edges

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2010 67,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front and rear discs pitted on edges

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,193 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2009 53,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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VK56 WEU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK56 WEU, 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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VK56 WEU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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