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WG05 XTL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,916 mi
Last recorded146,916 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 146,916 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 146,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 146,803 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 145,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 145,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,864 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 143,864 miles

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,202 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 134,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 134,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 128,190 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,758 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 120,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,838 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 76,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,160 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 62,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,571 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,045 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 XTL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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