2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · R88 PBM
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 145,545 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R88 PBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 145,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R88 PBM 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 (R88 PBM) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
R88 PBM Mileage History
- 28/12/2023136,183 mi
- 29/12/2023136,185 mi+2 mi
- 02/01/2025140,655 mi+4,470 mi
- 19/12/2025145,527 mi+4,872 mi
- 22/12/2025145,545 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 4,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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