VAUXHALL VIVARO BV56VSN has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know BV56VSN may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this VAUXHALL VIVARO like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this VAUXHALL VIVARO that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for BV56VSN in seconds…
The MOT for this VAUXHALL VIVARO expires in 4 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2006 VAUXHALL VIVARO has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 240,305 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 12:24.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 13th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BV56VSN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 2026240,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 2025240,305 MI
 
  1. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202413TH OCTOBER 2025231,922 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 2024231,920 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202313TH OCTOBER 2024224,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202213TH OCTOBER 2023215,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2022215,324 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Axle B/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 202127TH NOVEMBER 2022207,557 MI
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2021207,556 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear Main B/pipe To O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  4. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202027TH NOVEMBER 2021197,193 MI
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2020197,193 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2020197,192 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201927TH NOVEMBER 2020186,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Effort Lower On O/s
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2019185,926 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Handbrake Effort Lower On O/s
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201827TH NOVEMBER 2019176,077 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracked And Perished Close To Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2018175,871 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Wiper Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Loose 2ndrow (7.1.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn Vertical Link Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Main B/pipe To Nsr Flexible (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracked And Perished Close To Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201723RD NOVEMBER 2018162,806 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Main (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 201623RD NOVEMBER 2017151,222 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201523RD NOVEMBER 2016140,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Main (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2015140,189 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Main (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201417TH NOVEMBER 2015121,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On Iner And Outer Edges
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2014121,135 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On Iner And Outer Edges
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 201317TH NOVEMBER 2014105,262 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Tow Ball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2013105,262 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) (2.2.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Badly Worn
  7. USER ENTERED - Advise Strong Possible Movement In Other Front Steering/suspension Components Not Able To Test 100% Due To Failed Items
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Tow Ball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201217TH NOVEMBER 201397,033 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 201297,033 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Pedal Creeps Down While The Pedal Is Held Under Pressure (3.3.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  9. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201117TH NOVEMBER 201292,225 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 201017TH NOVEMBER 201181,104 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 200917TH NOVEMBER 201065,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV56VSN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

BV56VSN MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

BV56VSN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 240,305 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,648 miles

BV56VSN FAQs

This Vauxhall Vivaro with registration BV56VSN was manufactured on Friday 17th November 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 240,305 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 12,648 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Vivaro beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV56VSN has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Vivaro has had 41 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 26 Major, 2 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Vivaro is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BV56VSN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 BV56VSN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV56VSN Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 BV56VSN does have Tax. Read more

When does BV56VSN Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV56VSN will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV56VSN MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV56VSN will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 13th October 2026. Read more

When did BV56VSN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV56VSN was on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 12:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV56VSN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV56VSN we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV56VSN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV56VSN we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV56VSN?

BV56VSN is registered as a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro. Read more

How many miles has BV56VSN done?

The odometer reading for BV56VSN at the last MOT in September 2025 was 240,305 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,648 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV56VSN?

The vehicle BV56VSN was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th November 2006. Read more

What colour is BV56VSN?

The official colour of BV56VSN is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BV56VSN have?

BV56VSN has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

BV56VSN MOT Check