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WV55 OYL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,024 mi
Last recorded104,024 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 OYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 104,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,323 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 99,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 96,229 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,667 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 93,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 89,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2021 84,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,076 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat behind drivers (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Nov 2015 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,811 miles

No smoke flow measured when smoke test carried

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

No smoke flow measured when smoke test carried

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,161 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 Nov 2013 45,161 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 Nov 2012 37,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,611 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,930 miles

obstrucion removed from windscreen area

partiall blockage to the front screenwash jets

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,613 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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WV55 OYL is a 2005 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 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 WV55 OYL, 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 WV55 OYL registered?

WV55 OYL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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