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WA54 GSU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,872 mi
Last recorded101,872 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 GSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 101,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod and track rod end have play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,735 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 89,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light lens damaged.

Fail 17 May 2019 89,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light lens damaged.

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,057 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 89,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,715 miles

front inner pads appear to be wearing thin

highlevel brake light not working

nearside windscreen washer poor

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,715 miles

Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

front inner pads appear to be wearing thin

highlevel brake light not working

nearside windscreen washer poor

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen washer poor

front inner pads appear to be wearing thin

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,428 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear light covers damaged / missing but ok for MOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,466 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear light covers damaged / missing but ok for MOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,435 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,549 miles

Spare tyre defective

centre stoplight not working

front registration plate security poor

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

front registration plate security poor

handbrake travel high

nearside rear brake hose fitment incorrect

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,512 miles

rear door brake lamp not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2010 39,512 miles

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

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

rear door brake lamp not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,748 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 34,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,510 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,510 miles

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

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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WA54 GSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WA54 GSU, 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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WA54 GSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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