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WP61 MTU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,093 mi
Last recorded150,093 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 150,093 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Loading door handle damaged.

Fail 27 Oct 2025 150,093 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Loading door handle damaged.

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 142,921 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear door handle broken- door can still be opened and shut securely

Pass 28 Oct 2023 136,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 129,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,640 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 122,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 105,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 85,316 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 18 May 2017 85,315 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 May 2016 70,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,955 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,545 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 50,545 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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WP61 MTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP61 MTU, 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 WP61 MTU registered?

WP61 MTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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