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DU62 GYV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,832 mi
Last recorded169,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 GYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 169,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front spring not sat correctly but not likely to fail or become detached

brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 22 Jul 2026 169,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front spring not sat correctly but not likely to fail or become detached

brake pedal slightly spongey

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2025 160,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 160,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 152,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not seated on strut correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 152,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not seated on strut correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 143,138 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 143,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,812 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 117,812 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,069 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,801 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 58,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,540 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 30,540 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DU62 GYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 DU62 GYV, 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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DU62 GYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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