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VU62 WFB

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,310 mi
Last recorded116,310 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing hub corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing hub corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 116,304 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24"standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing hub corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing hub corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 113,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,808 miles

Rear axle corroded

both rear upper spring mounting plates corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 109,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush coming out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both rear upper spring mounting plates corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Rear Brake Pipes X2 Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shocks Corroded

Rear Upper Spring Mounts Corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,133 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Rear Brake Pipes X2 Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shocks Corroded

Rear Upper Spring Mounts Corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 103,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,792 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 98,788 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,748 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,885 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 80,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,067 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 WFB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey 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 WFB, 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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VU62 WFB is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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