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VU55 PMX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,719 mi
Last recorded149,719 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 PMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 149,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 142,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 139,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 139,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 135,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 133,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,041 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,536 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 125,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 122,931 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,534 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 113,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,429 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,429 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre showing slight deteriation

Fail 22 Feb 2010 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f tyre showing slight deteriation

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,915 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)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 65,913 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

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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VU55 PMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU55 PMX, 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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VU55 PMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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