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VE62 FWH

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,394 mi
Last recorded165,394 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 165,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 165,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 156,772 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 156,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 144,374 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 144,369 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing breaking up (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level under minimum

Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,207 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 130,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front side lights flashing (led) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,328 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 115,324 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 100,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,829 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * very close to limit * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,018 miles

diesel emission peak not detected

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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VE62 FWH 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 66.7%.

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 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 VE62 FWH, 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 VE62 FWH registered?

VE62 FWH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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