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VN55 YJW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,305 mi
Last recorded218,305 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 218,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 211,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 199,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 199,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 176,183 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 156,200 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 115,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,110 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,110 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,807 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,211 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,777 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 52,777 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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VN55 YJW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VN55 YJW, 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 VN55 YJW registered?

VN55 YJW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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