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DN12 GXL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,151 mi
Last recorded206,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 GXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 206,151 miles

n/s floor holed

Fail 17 Jun 2026 205,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

n/s floor holed

Pass 7 Jun 2025 195,008 miles

underside rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2024 179,138 miles

o/s c/v boot weeping

underside rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2024 179,138 miles

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

o/s c/v boot weeping

underside rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2023 167,356 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

n/s/r tyre has screw in

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes rusty

slight travel brake pedal

Fail 16 Jun 2023 167,356 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

n/s/r tyre has screw in

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes rusty

slight travel brake pedal

Pass 11 Jun 2022 154,389 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

handbrake requires attention

washer weak

Fail 11 Jun 2022 154,389 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

handbrake requires attention

washer weak

Pass 17 Jun 2021 141,676 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2021 141,667 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2020 122,799 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2019 108,396 miles

front to rear brake pipe

Fail 1 Jun 2019 108,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,186 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 82,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 71,041 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 7 May 2016 71,041 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn low

Pass 18 May 2015 49,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 49,117 miles

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

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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DN12 GXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN12 GXL, 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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DN12 GXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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