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VN62 NVZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,678 mi
Last recorded179,678 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 NVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 179,678 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion present

Pass 23 May 2024 174,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount

Fail 14 May 2024 173,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top mount

Pass 22 May 2023 165,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 17 May 2023 165,412 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 30 May 2022 152,316 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 152,316 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 147,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 136,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,445 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 125,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,123 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,122 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 91,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn slightly

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,466 miles

diesel test carried out but reading too low to provide a print out

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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VN62 NVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN62 NVZ, 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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VN62 NVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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