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WP61 WUE

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 WUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 153,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 153,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Slight movement in nearside rear shocker.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 145,382 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 145,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 140,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 r16c 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 140,253 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 r16c 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 134,634 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 134,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,458 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 124,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,703 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 119,703 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,462 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,490 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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WP61 WUE is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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