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LG12 NWJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,187 mi
Last recorded156,187 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 156,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 148,431 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 148,431 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 140,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2024 140,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 128,937 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 128,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting bearings falling out (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 118,369 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 118,369 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 109,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 96,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,074 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,730 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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LG12 NWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LG12 NWJ, 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 LG12 NWJ registered?

LG12 NWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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