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VN06 SRU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 SRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 136,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center/marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,472 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 20 Aug 2019 79,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,660 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays

Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,557 miles

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

Offside Front metal object in the tyre tread

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,684 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 21,686 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 15 May 2009 17,417 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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VN06 SRU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN06 SRU, 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 VN06 SRU registered?

VN06 SRU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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