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NL62 AFX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,154 mi
Last recorded60,154 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 AFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 60,152 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear when stop lamps applied indicators slow down (4.4.3 (b))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 55,642 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 55,642 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,071 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 50,071 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,542 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 44,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 39,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 34,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 22,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,153 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 15,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 11,497 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

indicators flash fast for 2 seconds then correct speed

Pass 14 Aug 2015 9,257 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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NL62 AFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NL62 AFX, 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 NL62 AFX registered?

NL62 AFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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