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VE12 VGU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,183 mi
Last recorded146,183 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 146,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 134,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along radial arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 134,698 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along radial arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,799 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 123,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,451 miles

Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 102,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under trays

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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VE12 VGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE12 VGU, 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 VE12 VGU registered?

VE12 VGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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