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VO56 MYJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 123,621 miles

Central stop not working

Front brake discs corroded due to standing

Front has damage

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper mirror cracked

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover perishing

Offside Rear lens broken

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Rear bumper split

coolant leak from radiator

oil dampness around sump

various body damage

various body trims missing

windscreen chipped and scratched

Fail 20 Feb 2026 123,621 miles

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

Central stop not working

Front brake discs corroded due to standing

Front has damage

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper mirror cracked

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover perishing

Offside Rear lens broken

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Rear bumper split

coolant leak from radiator

oil dampness around sump

various body damage

various body trims missing

windscreen chipped and scratched

Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,293 miles

Front brake discs corroded due to standing

Front has accident damage

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Front Upper link dust cover perishing

Offside Front Upper mirror cracked

Offside Rear lens broken

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

radiator leaking

various body trims missing

vin number in nearside front screen starting to peel away still read

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Feb 2025 123,293 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded due to standing

Front has accident damage

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Front Upper link dust cover perishing

Offside Front Upper mirror cracked

Offside Rear lens broken

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

radiator leaking

various body trims missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,749 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Nearside Rear shock has dampness

Offside Front Upper mirror cracked

Offside Rear lens broken

battery light on

fumes under bonnet

radiator leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2024 122,748 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Nearside Rear shock has dampness

Offside Front Upper mirror cracked

Offside Rear lens broken

battery light on

fumes under bonnet

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,908 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lens broken

Offside body trims missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2023 121,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lens broken

Offside body trims missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,039 miles

Central stop not working

Nearside Front Inner cv bearing weeping

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear lens has water inside

brake pedal rubber worn and split

Pass 5 Mar 2021 117,463 miles

Central stop not working

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Outer handbrake cable corroded and broken

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear lens broken

engine cover loose

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Mar 2021 117,463 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop not working

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Outer handbrake cable corroded and broken

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear disc is blue

Offside Rear lens broken

engine cover loose

handbrake leaver has travel

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,133 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp outer cover missing

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod slight play

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing corroded

clutch pedal rubber wearing

front panel and damage

handbrake high

offside and nearside rear lamps outer covers broken and damaged

rear door not opening handle

Fail 2 Dec 2019 114,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking up inner edge badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp outer cover missing

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod slight play

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing corroded

clutch pedal rubber wearing

front panel and damage

handbrake high

offside and nearside rear lamps outer covers broken and damaged

rear door not opening handle

Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear lens broken

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Dec 2017 107,583 miles

both front mirror glass cracked

engine coil light on

front brake pads getting low

n/s front, o/s front, n/s rear tyres side walls worn

Fail 27 Dec 2017 107,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both front mirror glass cracked

engine coil light on

front brake pads getting low

n/s front, o/s front, n/s rear tyres side walls worn

Pass 28 Dec 2016 103,664 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,673 miles

engine light on

slight play in n/s ball joint

slight play in top shock mounts

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,090 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

engine light on dash

front discs worn

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 31 Dec 2013 91,937 miles

rear pads getting low

engine light on dash

front brake discs worn nad wearing thin

Fail 30 Dec 2013 91,936 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

front brake discs worn nad wearing thin

Pass 27 Dec 2012 87,893 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs worn and wearing thin

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 83,805 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

discs worn

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,805 miles

discs worn

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,081 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,225 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 182,639 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens damaged(temporary repair made)

offside rear light lens condensated

slight play in both steering arms

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 182,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens damaged(temporary repair made)

offside rear light lens condensated

slight play in both steering arms

wiper blades slightly smearing

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 MYJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MYJ, 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 MYJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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