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VU62 WJY

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,001 mi
Last recorded183,001 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 183,001 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,867 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/ jack point area! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/jack point area! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nail in tread1 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/ jack point area! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/jack point area! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

power steering operation stiff!

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,494 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources came back on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,494 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged by jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new clip but not tight (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources came back on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,063 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Oil leak noted

Spare wheel missing

Fail 31 Oct 2018 71,055 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Oil leak noted

Spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) been rubbing on drive shaft (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,928 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 30,987 miles

Front Suspension strut tops slightly tight

Front wiper blades poor but do clear screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 30,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded or spot welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJY, 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 WJY registered?

VU62 WJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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