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WG56 ALU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,517 mi
Last recorded125,517 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,517 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 125,517 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,576 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,792 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre is legal BUT, very close to limit on inner.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,930 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 69,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,860 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,988 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 25,988 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,236 miles

advise screw in offside rear tyre

advise both front tyres slightly low

advise play in offside front steering arm

advise rear pads low

front pads worn low and binding slightly on offside

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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WG56 ALU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 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 WG56 ALU, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG56 ALU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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