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VU62 WKZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,220 mi
Last recorded109,220 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame, Rear bushes, Both sides (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 106,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,883 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,881 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,409 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on the front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on the rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,409 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on the front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both front bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on the rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,509 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,938 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing has play

Fail 29 Nov 2017 63,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing has play

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have play both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2016 52,828 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively windscreen wipers not working (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have play both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,887 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 WKZ 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 WKZ, 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 WKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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