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WU56 VDL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,252 mi
Last recorded184,252 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 VDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 184,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2022 177,299 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2021 167,078 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Jun 2020 157,629 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort low/minimum efficiency only just met

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 157,629 miles

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

Front Body component insecure Bull guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Dip beam poor pattern/bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 143,444 miles

All wheel rims damaged

Central Rear Stop not working

Fail 13 May 2019 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And patten, (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All wheel rims damaged

Central Rear Stop not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 130,572 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 130,561 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 118,705 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 117,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,926 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 91,697 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 91,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 80,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,352 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 68,352 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 58,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs corroded

both sides front steering rack slight play

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut/ damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,815 miles

o/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,815 miles

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

o/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

o/s/f brake pads wearing slightly low

rear brake discs slightly worn (slightly lipped)

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 40,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,980 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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WU56 VDL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU56 VDL, 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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WU56 VDL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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