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YP06 VJY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,015 mi
Last recorded151,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 VJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,015 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 148,637 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 148,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split to cords 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,716 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 146,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 145,715 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 145,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn. 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 144,662 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 144,662 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,528 miles

both rear tyres showing wear

Pass 29 Jan 2020 141,842 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 141,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,392 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 140,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 137,785 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 137,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH LAMPS (1.8)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,183 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 136,179 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 138,400 miles

E.M.L light on

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 130,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont retract (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L light on

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 121,347 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/r light cluster broken

Fail 22 Oct 2014 121,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r light cluster broken

Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 110,994 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L light on

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,090 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 89,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,678 miles

airbag warning lamp stays on

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f door outer lower trim missing

service lamp on

Pass 22 May 2009 74,106 miles

chip n/s windscreen

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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YP06 VJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YP06 VJY, 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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YP06 VJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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