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WV62 OVX

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,576 mi
Last recorded157,576 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 OVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 157,576 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 157,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 152,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 152,368 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,222 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 147,222 miles

Nearside 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))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 139,191 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 139,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 129,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working and damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2022 129,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working and damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,762 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs in poor conditon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 89,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs in poor conditon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,833 miles

sat nav removed and placed on passenger seat

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,831 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

sat nav removed and placed on passenger seat

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,946 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,946 miles

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

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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WV62 OVX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WV62 OVX, 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 WV62 OVX registered?

WV62 OVX is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 OVX shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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