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YT56 GYU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

252,977 mi
Last recorded252,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 GYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 252,977 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 238,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 225,280 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 225,158 miles

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

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2022 213,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 197,479 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

noise from transmission

wear on offside front top mount

Fail 8 Jul 2021 197,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

noise from transmission

wear on offside front top mount

Pass 18 Jul 2020 182,362 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 166,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 149,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 139,269 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 139,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs lipped and offside pad very low

Pass 20 May 2016 129,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 129,759 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 121,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 108,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 95,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 95,667 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 851,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 68,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,303 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 52,303 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

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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YT56 GYU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YT56 GYU, 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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What year was YT56 GYU registered?

YT56 GYU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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