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DS12 VUF

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,750 mi
Last recorded72,750 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,750 miles

all four road wheels getting rusty

slight play at offside front macpherson strut top mounting/bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2025 72,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all four road wheels getting rusty

slight play at offside front macpherson strut top mounting/bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,018 miles

All 4 road wheels corroded

All 4 tyres worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Various suspension com[ponents corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 69,999 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 road wheels corroded

All 4 tyres worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Various suspension com[ponents corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rusted and broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs very slight corrosion inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 58,647 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected abs sensor insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wiring onto lower suspension arm (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 57,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,364 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting quite worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tubeless valve stem slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tubeless valve stem slightly perished

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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DS12 VUF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS12 VUF, 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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DS12 VUF is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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