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DG12 TCY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,211 mi
Last recorded243,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 TCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 243,211 miles

Front both sides inner floor corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 243,209 miles

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

Front both sides inner floor corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 226,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage

Pass 23 Jan 2024 206,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 188,851 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 178,356 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 178,355 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 167,535 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 167,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly along the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 162,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

wiper switch fault

Pass 9 Jan 2019 157,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 157,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,070 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly perished ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 151,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly perished ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 139,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

Offside inner sill full of water.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s body damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s body damaged

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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DG12 TCY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG12 TCY, 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 DG12 TCY registered?

DG12 TCY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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