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VU62 XPN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,395 mi
Last recorded148,395 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 148,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 143,499 miles

front sub frame rear mounting bushes worn

Fail 17 Feb 2025 143,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre well worn 205/65/16

front sub frame rear mounting bushes worn

Pass 4 Mar 2024 138,027 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 137,996 miles

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

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 126,545 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,051 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,377 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,436 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 103,436 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2019 93,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Light unit slightly damaged

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,245 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Light unit slightly damaged

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 42,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XPN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

VU62 XPN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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