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VN54 GWK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,834 mi
Last recorded138,834 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 GWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 138,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure O.S.R bumer bracket attachment corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked and spliting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 138,627 miles

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

Handbrake lever travel slightly high

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear General condition of under body corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 138,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake lever travel slightly high

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear General condition of under body corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner c.v boot slightly mist oil

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level slightly low

Pass 20 Apr 2022 134,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 134,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 133,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 131,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 120,610 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 117,252 miles

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

fog light switch damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 114,457 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 114,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,423 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,832 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

engine man light on

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,163 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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VN54 GWK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 VN54 GWK, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN54 GWK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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