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DA62 AOV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,512 mi
Last recorded156,512 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 AOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 156,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 156,325 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 148,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 148,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 140,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency low

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front fog light in-op

Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog light in-op

Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,908 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 113,904 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 112,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,250 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,793 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DA62 AOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA62 AOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA62 AOV registered?

DA62 AOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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