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FL12 WGW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,099 mi
Last recorded189,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 189,099 miles

Coolant low

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow ball mount corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 188,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti-roll bar D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coolant low

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow ball mount corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 182,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 182,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 176,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 176,454 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 169,898 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 169,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,749 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 161,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 129,021 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 129,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,552 miles

Exhaust very clean and not detected by emmisions analyser

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust very clean and not detected by emmisions analyser

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 120,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,418 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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FL12 WGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL12 WGW, 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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FL12 WGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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