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WG05 SYS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

65,564 mi
Last recorded65,564 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 SYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 65,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,839 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 56,818 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,200 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,200 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 52,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

corrosion to the tow bar

slight corrosion to the front suspension

small splits to both the front wipers

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,763 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 51,753 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Non-obligatory front fog lamp not work.

Pass 21 May 2019 50,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,313 miles

rackends slight play

tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2017 47,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,514 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,514 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,908 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,908 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,292 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,292 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 32,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,267 miles

Both Wiper Blades Split.

O/S/F Brake Disc Corroded.

O/S/F, N/S/F And N/S/R Tyres Are All Cracked And Perished.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both Rear Brake Disc's Corroded.

Both Wiper Blades Split.

O/S/F Brake Disc Corroded.

O/S/F, N/S/F And N/S/R Tyres Are All Cracked And Perished.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,249 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres very slightly perishing

slight movement n/s end of steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 15,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers are starting to smear

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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WG05 SYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 WG05 SYS, 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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What year was WG05 SYS registered?

WG05 SYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is WG05 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 SYS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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