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WU06 XZA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,742 mi
Last recorded168,742 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 XZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 168,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 160,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 144,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,095 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 141,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 129,339 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 129,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

THE NS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS VERY LOW

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,568 miles

THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Fail 5 Jan 2019 116,562 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread due to cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 SCREWS IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

THE NS PARKING BRAKE LEVER ON THE CALIPER IS ON THE MAX TRAVEL.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 103,599 miles

THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,094 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD NEAR THE LEGAL MJIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 9 Dec 2016 93,093 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO TEST MIN

THE NSF TYRE TREAD NEAR THE LEGAL MJIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,241 miles

OS WASHER JET POWER POOR

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON BEFORE THE TYRES START TO WEAR UNEVENLY

Fail 30 Dec 2014 70,241 miles

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

OS WASHER JET POWER POOR

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

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

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON BEFORE THE TYRES START TO WEAR UNEVENLY

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,643 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 60,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,144 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2011 47,712 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slightly damaged.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,510 miles

bonnet release handle adrift

eml and airbag warning lights on

offside front wiper come apart

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,238 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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WU06 XZA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WU06 XZA, 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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WU06 XZA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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