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AJ08 VAN

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 VAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 112,428 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 112,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 103,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Aug 2023 91,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust bracket front bolt missing

Fail 10 Aug 2022 83,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust bracket front bolt missing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,985 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 64,296 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 55,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,066 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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AJ08 VAN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ08 VAN, 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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AJ08 VAN is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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