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NU12 DWP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,194 mi
Last recorded146,194 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 DWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 146,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased - all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2025 146,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased - all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 130,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 124,611 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 124,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 109,435 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,946 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,928 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,148 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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NU12 DWP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc 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 NU12 DWP, 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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NU12 DWP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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