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VK56 XGJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,885 mi
Last recorded162,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 XGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 162,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 162,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 160,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 155,976 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 155,976 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Jun 2023 151,448 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 151,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 149,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexy hoses on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat on front struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside components showing surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2021 149,364 miles

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

Front surface rust to both lower arms

Pass 17 Jun 2020 149,202 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 148,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 148,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,838 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 143,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,792 miles

osf/nsf discs worn

slight nsr wheel rim damage

Pass 18 May 2015 126,525 miles

wiring tide up under vehicle

Fail 18 May 2015 126,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiring tide up under vehicle

Pass 30 May 2014 121,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,078 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,079 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 102,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,318 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 XGJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VK56 XGJ, 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 VK56 XGJ registered?

VK56 XGJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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