CarVerify

Free Car Check

H12 TAG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,538 mi
Last recorded108,538 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,538 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 108,538 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,750 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,576 miles

DPF hitting side step support bar under van and rattling on it

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Front both upper mcpherson strut mounts have slight lift and creaking when turning

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,576 miles

DPF hitting side step support bar under van and rattling on it

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing across screen and not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both upper mcpherson strut mounts have slight lift and creaking when turning

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,432 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

front exhaust knocking on sidestep crossmember

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,896 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,399 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,695 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H12 TAG 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 H12 TAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H12 TAG?

You can check the full history of H12 TAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H12 TAG registered?

H12 TAG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is H12 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 TAG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H12 TAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H12 TAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.