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WG05 XTA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,784 mi
Last recorded166,784 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 166,784 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 161,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 157,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 152,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 148,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear spring mounting plates becoming corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 148,099 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear spring mounting plates becoming corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 144,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 140,053 miles

Central Rear Upper panhard bar corroded

Front both subframe support arms corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera holder ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 133,856 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 133,856 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure support rubbing o/s/inner cv joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 127,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 122,991 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 122,991 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 118,832 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 118,832 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 101,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,746 miles

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)

inner surfaces front discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2011 84,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

inner surfaces front discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,237 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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WG05 XTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTA, 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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WG05 XTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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