2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · VU55 XLL
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 218,716 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
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VU55 XLL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2021
- 218,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 XLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (VU55 XLL) between October 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU55 XLL Mileage History
- 06/10/200864,577 mi
- 06/10/200864,577 mi
- 20/11/200866,450 mi+1,873 mi
- 21/11/200866,450 mi
- 19/10/200983,005 mi+16,555 mi
- 06/10/201099,998 mi+16,993 mi
- 24/11/2011112,767 mi+12,769 mi
- 03/12/2012128,101 mi+15,334 mi
- 25/01/2014139,751 mi+11,650 mi
- 12/01/2015148,617 mi+8,866 mi
- 19/01/2016157,852 mi+9,235 mi
- 20/01/2016157,861 mi+9 mi
- 20/01/2017167,225 mi+9,364 mi
- 24/01/2017167,326 mi+101 mi
- 09/01/2018178,570 mi+11,244 mi
- 10/01/2018178,605 mi+35 mi
- 08/01/2019195,919 mi+17,314 mi
- 09/01/2019195,941 mi+22 mi
- 16/01/2020215,995 mi+20,054 mi
- 13/11/2020217,114 mi+1,119 mi
- 07/12/2020217,117 mi+3 mi
- 25/11/2021218,716 mi+1,599 mi
Average of roughly 11,733 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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