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DY62 YVW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,294 mi
Last recorded123,294 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 YVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 123,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 120,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 120,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,961 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,750 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 109,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,381 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 27 Jul 2021 105,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Jul 2020 101,583 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak coolant is low

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,844 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light is not working advise repair

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement a.s.a.p (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

tested as duel purpose vehicle dgw is 3030

Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

tested as duel purpose vehicle dgw is 3030

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 YVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

DY62 YVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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