2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · BV62 VMK

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 155,886 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, though the record shows a repeated pattern of initial failures followed by near-immediate passes that warrants a closer look at test preparation standards. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 11,135 miles per year for a 2012 van, with 134,105 miles logged at the October 2023 test, rising to 149,810 by October 2024 and 155,886 by October 2025. The gaps between tests are annual and consistent. No rapid accumulation or long dormant periods appear in the data, and the clean advisory history across all three pass entries suggests no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion at the recorded mileages. The failures on 25 October 2024 at 149,809 miles and 3 October 2025 at 155,882 miles both list no defects, meaning the van was presented and then passed within days without recorded rectification. This implies administrative or presentation issues at the first attempt rather than mechanical faults, but a buyer should confirm with the testing stations what triggered the rejects. Given the age and 155,886 miles, inspect front coil springs, track-rod ends, brake disc thickness, and sills for structural rust in person before purchase. The absence of any advisories across the 2023 to 2025 tests is unusual for a 14-year-old light commercial at this mileage. Verify the underside for exhaust corrosion and check the clutch and gearbox for drivetrain wear that an MOT bay would not load-test. A clean sheet does not equal a forgiving van; physical inspection remains essential.