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MW12 XWM

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,712 mi
Last recorded169,712 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 XWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 169,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2025 163,529 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer deteriorated leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet working but insufficient water coming out requires cleaning

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (2mm) close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2024 155,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before flexi corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 147,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before flexi corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,327 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 141,329 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 131,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,934 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape - also perished/cracked on walls & in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 124,934 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape - also perished/cracked on walls & in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 117,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 117,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 108,557 miles

Engine MIL

Front Wipers smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 108,557 miles

Engine MIL

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 99,205 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,241 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MW12 XWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW12 XWM, 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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MW12 XWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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