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WV06 VVU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 VVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 150,006 miles

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

Rear hi level brake light not working

Fail 18 Apr 2024 150,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear hi level brake light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,512 miles

Reversing lights not working

Fail 28 Mar 2023 143,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Both wiper blades starting to split

Reversing lights not working

Pass 31 Mar 2022 139,547 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 139,545 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 136,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 136,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 132,130 miles

Drivers seatbelt stalk release mechanism sticking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush has play/movement

Rear brake pads close to minimum thickness for MOT - Advise early replacement

Rear registration plate deteriorated with reduced reflective performance

Windscreen cracked in offside lower section-not excessive

Fail 25 Mar 2020 132,130 miles

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

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

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

Drivers seatbelt stalk release mechanism sticking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush has play/movement

Rear brake pads close to minimum thickness for MOT - Advise early replacement

Rear registration plate deteriorated with reduced reflective performance

Windscreen cracked in offside lower section-not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2019 125,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 125,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 117,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 117,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 102,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,803 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 23 Dec 2013 81,004 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front headlight not fully secure

offside front seatbelt locking device slightly faulty

Fail 23 Dec 2013 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front headlight not fully secure

offside front seatbelt locking device slightly faulty

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,934 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front discs worn

coolant level low

n/s/f screen wash poor

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,184 miles

both front discs worn

coolant level low

n/s/f screen wash poor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,568 miles

front brake discs worn

suspect washer jets frozen

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,389 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WV06 VVU 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 56%.

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 WV06 VVU, 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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WV06 VVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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