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DU12 VGD

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,486 mi
Last recorded150,486 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 150,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 150,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,341 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens broke

Offside Rear fog light lens broken

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 139,058 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broke

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

Offside Front beam image poor

Pass 28 Mar 2023 135,477 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light lens broke

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose fog/reverse light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 135,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broke (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light lens broke

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose fog/reverse light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,007 miles

Body component slightly loose rear fog light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light lens broke

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 131,007 miles

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

Body component slightly loose rear fog light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light lens broke

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 128,941 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 128,941 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 123,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 123,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 123,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 118,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,904 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,251 miles

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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DU12 VGD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU12 VGD, 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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DU12 VGD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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