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V23 RAG

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,978 mi
Last recorded173,978 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 RAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 173,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 173,978 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 167,912 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 167,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 161,025 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 160,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,011 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,271 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 139,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,121 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 101,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,829 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 92,829 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall scuffed

Offside Front tyre side wall scuffed

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall scuffed

Offside Front tyre side wall scuffed

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,883 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 48,883 miles

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

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

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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V23 RAG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V23 RAG, 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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V23 RAG is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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