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VX56 VCU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,645 mi
Last recorded154,645 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 VCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 154,645 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 154,634 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside jacking points/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 141,364 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,262 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,572 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 132,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,177 miles

offside front strut top slight play

play in steering wheel/column

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,450 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 121,540 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 121,540 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,632 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,608 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,041 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 100,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,107 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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VX56 VCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX56 VCU, 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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What year was VX56 VCU registered?

VX56 VCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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