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GL12 XTV

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,733 mi
Last recorded121,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,733 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,472 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2025 108,472 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside front outer cv boot clip deteriorated boot still secure

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,017 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,701 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 64,811 miles

Offside 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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,178 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,689 miles

nearside wiper split on ends

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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GL12 XTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL12 XTV, 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 GL12 XTV registered?

GL12 XTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is GL12 XTV safe to buy?

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