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VN06 TLX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,246 mi
Last recorded132,246 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 132,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,815 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 130,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,168 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner track rods (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 3 Nov 2015 125,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner track rods (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,572 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 96,572 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,602 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,035 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,736 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end 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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VN06 TLX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN06 TLX, 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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VN06 TLX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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