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VK56 XDW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

165,247 mi
Last recorded165,247 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 165,247 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside and nearside jacking area/chassis corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 2.5 mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill area damaged due to incorrect jacking area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth inner edge approx 2.5mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light outer casing damged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rods are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 165,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside and nearside jacking area/chassis corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 2.5 mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower sill area damaged due to incorrect jacking area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth inner edge approx 2.5mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light outer casing damged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rods are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 157,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 4mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside mounting brackets are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside condensation rear light units

Spare tyre defective valve faulty repaired during test ()

Fail 22 Nov 2024 157,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 4mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside mounting brackets are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside condensation rear light units

Spare tyre defective valve faulty repaired during test ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 157,978 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker mount top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers poor [smear]

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker mount top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

van is fully loaded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Balljoint Dust Cover Starting to Perish

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 149,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Offside Front Lower Balljoint Dust Cover Starting to Perish

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,862 miles

Front offside and nearside front lower sills are damaged due to incorrect jacking position

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

injector/s leaking (exhaust) suspect seals failed

Fail 2 Nov 2022 141,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside and nearside front lower sills are damaged due to incorrect jacking position

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside , lenses polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 2mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 2mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and perished 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

injector/s leaking (exhaust) suspect seals failed

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front offside and nearside lower sills, damaged, due to incorrect jacking position

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 135,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front offside and nearside lower sills, damaged, due to incorrect jacking position

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,988 miles

Offside Front Lower sill is damaged

Offside Rear lense is damaged

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

centre seat belt is slow to retract

Fail 2 Nov 2020 127,988 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower sill is damaged

Offside Rear lense is damaged

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

centre seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 1 Nov 2019 122,458 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper offside and nearside suspension mounting has movement at top mounting/bearing relative to its fixing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox suspect offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,664 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front movement at upper strut attachment

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover is insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2018 115,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread is perished 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges , approx 2mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front movement at upper strut attachment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall approx 3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover is insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 child seats ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet stay broken

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 108,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 child seats ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet stay broken

engine cover fitted

nsf tyre worn on outer tread poss close to cords

Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,704 miles

power steering stiff on idle, not see rear inner brake pads

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,597 miles

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

power steering stiff on idle, not see rear inner brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,699 miles

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

front drop link slight play, not see inner brake pads

Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,523 miles

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

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

front drop link slight play, not see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,002 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 76,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,184 miles

n/s/f shock slightly damp

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2012 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/f shock slightly damp

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,149 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

servo action poor

Fail 29 Oct 2011 60,138 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

servo action poor

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,242 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,638 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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VK56 XDW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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