2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · RF05 ODP
2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 232,413 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 ODP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 232,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 ODP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro (RF05 ODP) between May 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF05 ODP Mileage History
- 30/05/200868,792 mi
- 18/05/200999,727 mi+30,935 mi
- 22/05/2009100,292 mi+565 mi
- 12/06/2010114,525 mi+14,233 mi
- 14/05/2011126,826 mi+12,301 mi
- 16/06/2012142,126 mi+15,300 mi
- 23/06/2012142,340 mi+214 mi
- 22/06/2013153,768 mi+11,428 mi
- 22/10/2014161,952 mi+8,184 mi
- 22/10/2014161,953 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/2015167,480 mi+5,527 mi
- 04/11/2016173,905 mi+6,425 mi
- 04/11/2016173,905 mi
- 05/10/2017184,102 mi+10,197 mi
- 05/10/2017184,102 mi
- 15/10/2018194,891 mi+10,789 mi
- 15/10/2018194,891 mi
- 09/10/2019201,182 mi+6,291 mi
- 09/10/2019201,182 mi
- 19/10/2020206,465 mi+5,283 mi
- 04/10/2021210,888 mi+4,423 mi
- 12/10/2021211,038 mi+150 mi
- 17/10/2022216,977 mi+5,939 mi
- 06/10/2023221,333 mi+4,356 mi
- 08/10/2024224,777 mi+3,444 mi
- 18/10/2024244,868 mi+20,091 mi
- 06/10/2025228,913 mi-15,955 mi
- 20/10/2025229,009 mi+96 mi
- 06/10/2026232,413 mi+3,404 mi
Average of roughly 8,916 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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