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DY61 VVJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,272 mi
Last recorded141,272 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 VVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 141,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,767 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 137,767 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 133,028 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 12 Apr 2024 133,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 31 Mar 2023 127,509 miles

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))

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

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 30 Mar 2023 127,509 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,486 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 119,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2021 110,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2021 110,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 105,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,396 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,130 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY61 VVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DY61 VVJ, 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 DY61 VVJ registered?

DY61 VVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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