2006 Vauxhall Vectra 2.8L Petrol · VF55 YFY
2006 Vauxhall Vectra (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 96,509 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VF55 YFY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 96,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF55 YFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vectra (VF55 YFY) between January 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
VF55 YFY Mileage History
- 26/01/200917,098 mi
- 08/01/201022,835 mi+5,737 mi
- 14/01/201129,792 mi+6,957 mi
- 17/01/201129,792 mi
- 19/01/201236,046 mi+6,254 mi
- 19/01/201236,046 mi
- 11/01/201341,165 mi+5,119 mi
- 23/01/201446,396 mi+5,231 mi
- 23/01/201550,777 mi+4,381 mi
- 25/01/201654,876 mi+4,099 mi
- 02/03/201756,913 mi+2,037 mi
- 16/02/201866,526 mi+9,613 mi
- 27/02/201973,643 mi+7,117 mi
- 04/03/202080,623 mi+6,980 mi
- 09/03/202080,623 mi
- 04/03/202185,142 mi+4,519 mi
- 09/03/202291,096 mi+5,954 mi
- 16/06/202395,671 mi+4,575 mi
- 18/09/202696,509 mi+838 mi
Average of roughly 4,501 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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