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DU12 VGV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 119,915 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 119,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 114,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 114,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 103,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 96,225 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,790 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 86,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,205 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 61,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,478 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 49,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,168 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,461 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 VGV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VGV, 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 DU12 VGV registered?

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

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