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VU62 WFY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

161,179 mi
Last recorded161,179 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 161,179 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 161,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat latch under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2025 154,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 154,697 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 143,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak level low

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 143,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak level low

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 131,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 108,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake linkage fully engaged at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 99,581 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp faulty dosn't latch in (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 87,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,633 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 77,633 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has some cuts in wall.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 69,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has some cuts in wall.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WFY 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 WFY, 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 WFY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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