CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN56 CXB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,822 mi
Last recorded83,822 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 CXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,822 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to front jacking points

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,809 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,767 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,703 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,703 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,690 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,569 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 83,568 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,501 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 82,501 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,887 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 80,877 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,140 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner tie rod end

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,482 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,482 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,642 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,054 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 37,972 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,972 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN56 CXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VN56 CXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN56 CXB?

You can check the full history of VN56 CXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN56 CXB registered?

VN56 CXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is VN56 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 CXB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN56 CXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN56 CXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.