2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · GL55 FSD
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 184,167 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 FSD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 184,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 FSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (GL55 FSD) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL55 FSD Mileage History
- 21/04/2024159,897 mi
- 31/03/2025173,826 mi+13,929 mi
- 03/04/2025173,874 mi+48 mi
- 13/04/2026184,167 mi+10,293 mi
- 14/04/2026184,167 mi
Average of roughly 12,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
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