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DY62 TUV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

171,250 mi
Last recorded171,250 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 TUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 171,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 171,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 165,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 165,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,046 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 150,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,112 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 141,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 131,072 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 122,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre around 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre around 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre around 3mm

Fail 3 Jan 2020 122,333 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre around 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre around 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre around 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 14,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,945 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 95,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY62 TUV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DY62 TUV, 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 DY62 TUV registered?

DY62 TUV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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