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VN05 YWG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,331 mi
Last recorded147,331 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 147,331 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light inop

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s inner cv boot twisted

o/s rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

play in n/s steering rack end

under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Jul 2016 147,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure and fouling shaft (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in n/s steering rack end

under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light inop

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s inner cv boot twisted

o/s rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,609 miles

Both front brake discs lipped and wornfront brake pads low strong advise os

Drivers seat belt recepter poor

High level stop light inop

NSF and NSR tyres worn on edges and badly deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Near side washer poor

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 134,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Accelerater pedal missing

Both front brake discs lipped and wornfront brake pads low strong advise os

Brake pedal rubber slight wear.

Drivers seat belt recepter poor

High level stop light inop

NSF and NSR tyres worn on edges and badly deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Near side washer poor

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 127,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accelerator pedal incomplete

both front brake discs lipped and pads getting low on o/s

high level stop light inop

o/s front tyre badly worn inner edge

rear no/plate faded

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both front indicators slightly discoloured and n/s lens cracked

drivers seat damaged

engine and transmission oil leaks

high level stop light inop

o/s front tyre uneven wear worn inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 124,716 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both front indicators slightly discoloured and n/s lens cracked

drivers seat damaged

engine and transmission oil leaks

high level stop light inop

o/s front tyre uneven wear worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,194 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine oil leaks

high level brake light inop

n/s front tyre uneven wear

service and air bag lights on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 110,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine oil leaks

high level brake light inop

n/s front tyre uneven wear

service and air bag lights on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,484 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads on o/s/front low strong advise also both front discs corroded

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,996 miles

play in steering rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VN05 YWG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 VN05 YWG, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN05 YWG registered?

VN05 YWG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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