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VU55 RSV

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,226 mi
Last recorded159,226 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 159,226 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 159,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 153,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 153,787 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 147,629 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 147,629 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2014 134,407 miles

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

slight wear in steering cloumn u/j

Fail 29 May 2014 134,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

slight wear in steering cloumn u/j

Pass 17 May 2013 115,789 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 115,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 May 2012 97,596 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 97,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 177,243 miles

offside cv boot pin holed recomend renewal

Fail 12 Aug 2009 176,973 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside cv boot pin holed recomend renewal

Fail 21 Aug 2008 135,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 135,726 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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VU55 RSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 86,373 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU55 RSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU55 RSV registered?

VU55 RSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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