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VU62 WGY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,232 mi
Last recorded187,232 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 187,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 179,350 miles

n/s rear brake back plate heavley corrded /poor condition

n/s rear brake binding

n/s rear disc has got hot

n/s rear lenze broken

Fail 27 Nov 2023 179,346 miles

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

Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear brake back plate heavley corrded /poor condition

n/s rear brake binding

n/s rear disc has got hot

n/s rear lenze broken

Pass 3 Nov 2022 168,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2022 168,859 miles

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))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 159,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working center rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs in poor condition

n/s rear brake back plate in corrded

n/s rear pads low

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2020 143,565 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked number plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,574 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 131,574 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front nearside offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,806 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 122,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,977 miles

front tyres near limit of 1.6mm

rear discs in poor condition

very slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,844 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 20 Sep 2016 88,844 miles

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

Front passenger door catch insecure n/s outter handle lose (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s front upper bush (2.7.4)

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front top suspension mounts noisey

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 WGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 WGY, 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 WGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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