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WN05 VLY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

256,442 mi
Last recorded256,442 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 256,442 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 256,442 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 241,553 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 241,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jackin point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 226,508 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f & o/s/f jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 205,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f & o/s/f jacking sills damaged & corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 178,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 166,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 144,200 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o-s & n-s ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

centre stop lamp not working

inner edge of offside front tyre devoid of tread

nearside front wheel has slight restricted movement

wiper blades split

Fail 22 Aug 2017 132,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre stop lamp not working

inner edge of offside front tyre devoid of tread

nearside front wheel has slight restricted movement

nearside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,354 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

high level stop lamp not working

inner and outer edges of nearside rear tyre worn low

reset internal head lamp height adjuster to zero

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,354 miles

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

high level stop lamp not working

inner and outer edges of nearside rear tyre worn low

reset internal head lamp height adjuster to zero

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front brake has slight restricted movement

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front brake has slight restricted movement

nearside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,524 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check condition of some steering/suspension components due to excessive play in failed items

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside front tyre worn low

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,514 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside front tyre worn low

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,815 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 74,813 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,404 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,272 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 52,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,379 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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 VLY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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