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DY12 GWV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,795 mi
Last recorded200,795 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 200,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over fuel tank corroded at mounting clip at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 189,557 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65R16C tyre has a small nail in the tread . ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 189,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe excessively corroded over last few inches at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid brake pipe between both rear flexi hoses excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc badly pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted flexi hose at calliper - twisted and fouling on parking brake lever . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid brake pipe between both rear flexi hoses excessively corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance . (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65R16C tyre has a small nail in the tread . ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 184,239 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 184,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead rim fractured and wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 178,799 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 178,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 172,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R16C outer wall cut . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 172,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R16C cut to cord and on 2mm . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R16C cut to cord and on 2.9 mm . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative .

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R16C outer wall cut . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 165,307 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 165,307 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 154,151 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 134,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 134,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 115,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,413 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,212 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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DY12 GWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY12 GWV, 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 DY12 GWV registered?

DY12 GWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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