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WV05 UPN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,020 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end as slight play

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,850 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end as slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,441 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 74,821 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 74,817 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 70,741 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,011 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 52,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 48,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

light dip switch becoming faulty

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 May 2011 31,598 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 31,598 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

objects on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,259 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 24,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,811 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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WV05 UPN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WV05 UPN, 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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What year was WV05 UPN registered?

WV05 UPN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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