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VU61 TWA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 TWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 135,532 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 135,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 123,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 123,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to test due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,998 miles

under tray not fully bolted - but not likely to become detached

Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

under tray not fully bolted - but not likely to become detached

Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,217 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body brake pipes corroded . front to rear and across body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 85,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body brake pipes corroded . front to rear and across body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not fitted correct / rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test removed/ seat belt partly fitted in to side pillow not tested ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,485 miles

Offside Front windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,093 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 74,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,044 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 69,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,002 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,880 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 47,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,144 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 33,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,344 miles

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

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

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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VU61 TWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VU61 TWA, 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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VU61 TWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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