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DN12 VFC

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,576 mi
Last recorded165,576 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 165,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension leg mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 159,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 159,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 158,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 155,979 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 155,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 149,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 145,914 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not fully secure

Offside Sliding door handle damaged/insecure but door still opens

Fail 7 Jul 2020 145,914 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes behind fuel tank excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not fully secure

Offside Sliding door handle damaged/insecure but door still opens

Pass 25 May 2019 137,557 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Sliding door handle damaged but still opens door

Pass 23 May 2018 127,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 127,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 109,791 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 85,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 27 May 2016 85,528 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 May 2015 57,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r fog light broken

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 VFC is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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