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WN12 TBU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

158,175 mi
Last recorded158,175 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 TBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 158,175 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2025 158,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2024 156,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 156,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 154,563 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 151,817 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 151,814 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 148,044 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 148,042 miles

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

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,429 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 12 Mar 2020 145,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2019 141,526 miles

rear brake disc corroded and lipped

Fail 7 Mar 2019 141,523 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake disc corroded and lipped

Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 135,169 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 135,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,248 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 116,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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WN12 TBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WN12 TBU, 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 WN12 TBU registered?

WN12 TBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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