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LV12 VNL

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,341 mi
Last recorded93,341 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 VNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 93,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,637 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 90,637 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,201 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre tread

Offside Front subframe stabiliser arm bent

Offside engine mount split

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 29 Jun 2023 85,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre tread

Offside Front subframe stabiliser arm bent

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall indented

Offside engine mount split

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 78,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,832 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,832 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,134 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 26,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,781 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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LV12 VNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV12 VNL, 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 LV12 VNL registered?

LV12 VNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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