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DV62 XHE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,408 mi
Last recorded168,408 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 XHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,408 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 168,406 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 164,839 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 158,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 158,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,091 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes slightly spongy

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake just meets requirement

Fail 2 Feb 2021 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake just meets requirement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

parking brake just met requirements. may need repair or adjustment.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 130,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

parking brake just met requirements. may need repair or adjustment.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,973 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,386 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner flange (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,819 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,819 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,867 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

no spare wheel in carrier/van

puncture in near side rear tyre?

Fail 11 Nov 2015 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16 c (4.1.D.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

no spare wheel in carrier/van

puncture in near side rear tyre?

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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DV62 XHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV62 XHE, 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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DV62 XHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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