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VU62 VYH

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,700 mi
Last recorded108,700 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,700 miles

Offside Front o/s/f fog light inop

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 108,333 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front o/s/f fog light inop

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,448 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly damp around clip

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips on os of screen not in line of view may spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 101,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly damp around clip

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips on os of screen not in line of view may spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,779 miles

chips to o/s windscreen may spread

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,722 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack inner end has play in it ()

chips to o/s windscreen may spread

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

CHIPS TO OS F OF WINDSCREN MAY SPREAD

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 88,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

CHIPS TO OS F OF WINDSCREN MAY SPREAD

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,070 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 82,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,691 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 75,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,577 miles

Offside Front Shocker top bush worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 45,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shocker top bush worn

Under trays fitted

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 VYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

VU62 VYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VU62 VYH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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