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WF56 RUC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,304 mi
Last recorded74,304 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,304 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including subframe support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 70,745 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - suspect from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 70,737 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and offside both have led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - suspect from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 67,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 66,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside 2 pipes both go over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 64,999 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 64,999 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 61,149 miles

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,115 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,792 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 397,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,328 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,477 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 29,477 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,996 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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WF56 RUC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF56 RUC, 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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WF56 RUC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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