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VU62 VYA

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,949 mi
Last recorded144,949 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 144,949 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,035 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

off side and near side front lower suspension arms inner bushes wearing / rust marks from centre pins

Fail 30 Oct 2024 143,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

off side and near side front lower suspension arms inner bushes wearing / rust marks from centre pins

Pass 9 Nov 2023 136,365 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 136,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off side rear lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 130,806 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 130,703 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play near side steering rack inner drumstick joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,938 miles

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

play in off side and near side front anti roll bar link joints

some play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Nov 2021 119,938 miles

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

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

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

play in off side and near side front anti roll bar link joints

some play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 108,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 104,182 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side and near side front to rear pipes in numerous areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,851 miles

engine service lamp on

Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine service lamp on

near side front tyre worn very close to legal limits

Pass 14 Oct 2017 87,930 miles

off side front tyre inner edge completely bald, and near side front tyre inner shoulder just bald

Fail 13 Oct 2017 87,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre inner edge completely bald, and near side front tyre inner shoulder just bald

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,140 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,601 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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VU62 VYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VU62 VYA, 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 VU62 VYA registered?

VU62 VYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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