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DU12 VGX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe stabilizer armsx2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on handbrake cables

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2026 134,291 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe stabilizer armsx2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on handbrake cables

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2025 127,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel has restricted free movement

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle stabilizer bars x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on handbrake cables

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 121,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 subframe stabilizer arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre 20mm (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on earth strap to gearbox

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2024 121,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 subframe stabilizer arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre 20mm (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on earth strap to gearbox

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,936 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

earth strap from gearbox to body corroded

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 16 Jun 2023 113,923 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

earth strap from gearbox to body corroded

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,169 miles

earth strap to body corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 105,169 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

earth strap to body corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,411 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 97,410 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,640 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 87,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B less than 20mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,161 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,192 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,192 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,849 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,391 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 VGX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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