Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Lwb (2012)
2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Lwb
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 CDTI LWB is a notably unreliable proposition: just 45.5% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning you're facing roughly even odds of an MOT failure on any given test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so the failures you do encounter are unlikely to be safety-critical.
These vans are running around 116,000 miles on the median, which is typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 1.22 failures per test—a sign that mechanical issues accumulate faster than in comparable vehicles. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist and factor in regular remedial work; this is a van that demands hands-on maintenance rather than a set-and-forget purchase.
What to check before buying a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Lwb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Lwb vehicles fall between 94,732 and 145,704 miles.
2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Lwb — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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