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WV12 VLN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,255 mi
Last recorded81,255 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,482 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 78,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,878 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 71,878 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,057 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,056 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,376 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 61,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,606 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 51,606 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,304 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Lamp assembly lens cover broken

Vehicle identification plate missing from door pillar, vehicle weight determined from other source

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 37,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 29,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WV12 VLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV12 VLN, 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 WV12 VLN registered?

WV12 VLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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