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2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · VK55 TVF

VK55 TVF

2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 106,066 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
2005 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 17/12/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (28/02/2014)
Recorded Mileage
106,066 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/12/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 28/02/2014
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc

VK55 TVF Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2013
  • 106,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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VK55 TVF Mileage History

  1. 12/09/200840,345 mi
  2. 12/09/200840,345 mi
  3. 25/09/200962,313 mi+21,968 mi
  4. 06/12/201079,467 mi+17,154 mi
  5. 06/12/201079,467 mi
  6. 09/12/201183,357 mi+3,890 mi
  7. 18/12/201288,800 mi+5,443 mi
  8. 17/12/2013106,066 mi+17,266 mi

Average of roughly 12,489 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

VK55 TVF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 18:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (VK55 TVF) between September 2008 and December 2013.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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