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VO56 LUW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,443 mi
Last recorded161,443 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 LUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,443 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 161,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 153,938 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2024 153,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 130,751 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 20 Oct 2018 130,748 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 117,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,427 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 107,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,387 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 95,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,942 miles

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 30 May 2013 83,004 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 25 May 2013 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 10 May 2012 75,494 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 75,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,722 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,025 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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VO56 LUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO56 LUW, 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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VO56 LUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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