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VN55 YNR

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

174,882 mi
Last recorded174,882 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 174,882 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear under vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2026 174,882 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear under vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2025 162,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 162,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 154,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 142,249 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 141,629 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at the centre of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 129,998 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 120,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 109,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 109,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 105,337 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 105,337 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 100,983 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 100,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 97,679 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 97,627 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 93,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 93,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 87,510 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 87,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 82,965 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 82,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,553 miles

handbrake was slightly sticking but not in rollers

n/s/r outer lens broken not effecting lights

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 1.9mm towards inner of tread

slight play in n/s/f inner rrack joint

wipers have to be parked manualy

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake was slightly sticking but not in rollers

n/s/r outer lens broken not effecting lights

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 1.9mm towards inner of tread

slight play in n/s/f inner rrack joint

wipers have to be parked manualy

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,019 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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VN55 YNR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VN55 YNR, 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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VN55 YNR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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