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VK56 WRO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

142,317 mi
Last recorded142,317 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 142,317 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 142,316 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 140,776 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 138,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 138,859 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 135,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 135,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split from joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not in clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,525 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 130,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking through the body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Body is breaking up (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 126,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,947 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 122,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,671 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,556 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 109,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and needs alignment (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,370 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and needs alignment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,682 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,951 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 85,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,605 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 78,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,216 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,894 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 56,894 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 45,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,085 miles

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

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 WRO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WRO, 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 WRO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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