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WG55 AHK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 AHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 161,545 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar mounting points corroded x2 (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 161,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar mounting points corroded x2 (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 160,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear upper spring mounts corroded

free play in offside front top strut mount

windscreen marked

Fail 8 Nov 2023 160,284 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear upper spring mounts corroded

free play in offside front top strut mount

windscreen marked

Pass 11 Nov 2022 158,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear upper spring cups corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 1 Nov 2022 158,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre handbrake cable frayed

rear upper spring cups corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 28 Oct 2021 153,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,775 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 143,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 143,404 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet area, unable to identify due to under trays/ engine covers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 135,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet area, unable to identify due to under trays/ engine covers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sidelight bulb is dim

Offside rear seat belt buckle is stiff to operate, but still locks/unlocks the belt.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 128,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sidelight bulb is dim

Offside rear seat belt buckle is stiff to operate, but still locks/unlocks the belt.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,275 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,191 miles

o.s/r tyre has screw in tread side wall cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2012 95,191 miles

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

o.s/r tyre has screw in tread side wall cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,519 miles

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

high level brake light not working

o/s/f wiper blade clip broken

Fail 19 Sep 2011 91,519 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

o/s/f wiper blade clip broken

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,562 miles

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

slight movement in both steering rack ball ends

Fail 15 Sep 2010 88,562 miles

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

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

slight movement in both steering rack ball ends

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,841 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 85,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,176 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

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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WG55 AHK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG55 AHK, 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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WG55 AHK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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