2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · WG55 HLU
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 132,098 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 HLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 132,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 HLU 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 Vectra (WG55 HLU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
WG55 HLU Mileage History
- 30/04/202486,729 mi
- 02/05/2025110,246 mi+23,517 mi
- 02/05/2025110,248 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/2026132,041 mi+21,793 mi
- 22/04/2026132,098 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 22,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
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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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