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VN56 ZWY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,143 mi
Last recorded133,143 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,143 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 133,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,498 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,776 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 116,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,510 miles

Central stop lamp

Coolant leak ()

coolant cap missing

Pass 27 May 2022 110,030 miles

front discs slightly worn, exhaust system corroded, coil spring mounting areas corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, brakepipes covered by substance

Pass 28 May 2021 107,564 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 101,837 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Brake light inoperative, advised by customer (disconnected) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Fail 15 May 2020 101,837 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Brake light inoperative, advised by customer (disconnected) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 98,584 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 98,582 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 95,989 miles

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,869 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,702 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 70,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,157 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,157 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,724 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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VN56 ZWY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZWY, 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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What year was VN56 ZWY registered?

VN56 ZWY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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