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WN05 VHU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,956 mi
Last recorded155,956 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,956 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 147,146 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 147,100 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. all four tyres not c rated for vehicle (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 143,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 143,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 143,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rough sound from offside and nearside front upper support bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,215 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense broken

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 22 Nov 2017 137,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lense broken

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 15 Nov 2016 128,117 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 128,104 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high v high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken mounts (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit outer cover damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure and damaged (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside drive shaft inner seal leaking

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,334 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,632 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 96,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 86,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 86,857 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,057 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 47,057 miles

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,753 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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WN05 VHU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WN05 VHU, 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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WN05 VHU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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