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DS12 VXX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,361 mi
Last recorded66,361 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 66,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 66,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,637 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2025 57,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,867 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lens broken but not affecting lights.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 50,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lens broken but not affecting lights.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,187 miles

Nearside Front perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres close to 3mm

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,974 miles

rear tyres on 2mm of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,616 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 44,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 36,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,487 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,638 miles

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

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 VXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS12 VXX, 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 DS12 VXX registered?

DS12 VXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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