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VU62 XPP

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

255,574 mi
Last recorded255,574 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 XPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 255,574 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns [ front bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides os and ns box section corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 251,047 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 245,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper car corroded

front box section corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 241,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 237,222 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 237,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 231,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 200,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 181,238 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2017 181,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2016 148,188 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 148,186 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,867 miles

Rear 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 XPP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPP, 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 XPP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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