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WG55 TPF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 TPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 131,548 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 131,505 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub frame bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns track rod end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns outer cv gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 129,658 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 127,010 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Screen chipped

Pass 4 Nov 2022 121,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (strut top mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside,affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 121,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (strut top mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside,affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 118,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Towbar attachment insecure To nearside chassis,bolt loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,182 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,177 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 109,977 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,090 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,817 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,902 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 72,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,211 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 55,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,489 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 43,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,327 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,766 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,279 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 30,270 miles

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

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

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 TPF 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 58.6%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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