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VO12 RVU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,687 mi
Last recorded168,687 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 RVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 168,687 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose ferrule corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 160,032 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 159,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 141,399 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 141,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 124,229 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 124,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 118,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 108,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 92,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,293 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF & NSF.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn OSF & NSF, Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF & NSF.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR & NSR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged OSR & NSR. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 71,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,304 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,304 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,417 miles

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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VO12 RVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 VO12 RVU, 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 VO12 RVU registered?

VO12 RVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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