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FW12 GDV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,473 mi
Last recorded192,473 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 GDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 192,473 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 192,470 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 191,293 miles

Nearside Front TYRE LOW TREAD

Offside Rear TYRE GOT NAIL IN IT

Fail 7 Jul 2025 190,940 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES VERY LOW ON LINING

Nearside Front TYRE VERY LOW TREAD

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW TREAD AND EDGES WORN

Offside Rear TYRE GOT A NAIL TYRE WALL

Fail 5 Jul 2025 190,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT WELING PATCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT WELING PATCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES VERY LOW ON LINING

Nearside Front TYRE VERY LOW TREAD

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW TREAD AND EDGES WORN

Offside Rear TYRE GOT A NAIL TYRE WALL

Pass 25 Mar 2024 184,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 176,427 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 176,370 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 160,244 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,923 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 151,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 144,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 135,162 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 135,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,042 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,042 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 107,197 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,197 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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FW12 GDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FW12 GDV, 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 FW12 GDV registered?

FW12 GDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 GDV safe to buy?

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