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VU12 TYD

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,249 mi
Last recorded132,249 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 TYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 132,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,235 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 106,229 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,251 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,666 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

damage to n/s swept area & lower part of screen

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,616 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

cut to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

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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VU12 TYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU12 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 TYD registered?

VU12 TYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is VU12 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 TYD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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