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VU55 XRG

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,090 mi
Last recorded100,090 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,090 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 100,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,215 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,455 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,364 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,926 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 65,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,008 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,912 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 XRG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

VU55 XRG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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