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VU55 XLG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 149,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 149,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 148,933 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 148,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,255 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 143,083 miles

Found coolant cap sitting on scuttle panel

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Slight body work damage to Nearside of vehicle

Slight steering wheel play

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 26 Nov 2019 143,083 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Found coolant cap sitting on scuttle panel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Slight body work damage to Nearside of vehicle

Slight steering wheel play

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,078 miles

Nearside side door damaged

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

little chip on windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2018 136,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door damaged

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

little chip on windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2017 124,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,322 miles

Child seat fitted unable to test adult belt.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s. (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s. (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted unable to test adult belt.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 107,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 107,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls are cracked / split

Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,171 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls are cracked / split

Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,384 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,384 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 82,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 63,025 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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VU55 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 VU55 XLG, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU55 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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