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FG62 VXS

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,770 mi
Last recorded136,770 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 VXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 136,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 133,519 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 133,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four(4) disc(S) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake light not working

Header tank fluid low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible time of test)

Rear Coil springs not of a matched pair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four(4) disc(S) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake light not working

Header tank fluid low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible time of test)

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Coil springs not of a matched pair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,299 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,375 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 119,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,843 miles

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Fail 23 Jan 2019 110,843 miles

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

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 88,568 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,258 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front slight distortion to brake discs

headlamp aim within tolerance but setting switch not set to zero

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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FG62 VXS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG62 VXS, 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 FG62 VXS registered?

FG62 VXS is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FG62 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 VXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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