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RE61 LGW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,839 mi
Last recorded116,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 LGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,839 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear coil springs modification from original (don't match )

Pass 21 Jul 2025 104,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 95,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 89,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,997 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 67,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 67,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 64,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,861 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2019 58,861 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ns driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level brake light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive ns driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement of rear brake discs along with brake pads (3.5.1g)

advise on brake and clutch pedal rubbers recommend replacement

advise on brake and clutch pedal rubbers recommend replacement

advise on brake and clutch pedal rubbers recommend replacement

advise on brake and clutch pedal rubbers recommend replacement

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,329 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

advise front brake discs lipped recommend replacement along with brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 28,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,657 miles

advise on condition of front number plate

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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RE61 LGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE61 LGW, 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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RE61 LGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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