2012 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 February 2027 (258 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,736 mi
AI verdict AVOID 49/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Vauxhall has 15 MOT tests on record with a 87% pass rate and 14,736 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a recent MOT expiry date of 2027-02-27, presents a significant and unexplained discrepancy.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 6,697 miles/yr, with a critical 14-year gap from 2012 to 2015, and a recent 14-month period of only 722 miles (Feb 2025 to Feb 2026).
Things to check
- Recurring brake failures (6 major) and advisories (5 related) across multiple tests indicate systemic neglect.
- Suspension system failures (1 major) and advisories (5 related) on the same axle show a pattern of poor maintenance.
- The 2015-2017 MOT gap is highly suspicious, suggesting potential off-road use or unrecorded periods.
- The Feb 2026 MOT shows only 722 miles in 14 months, a clear red flag for potential odometer fraud.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-02-27, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
- The car has consistently passed most MOT retests after initial failures, showing responsive repairs.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 14,736 mi |
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 21,856 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 28,649 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 30,011 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 36,345 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 42,073 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 46,600 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 53,442 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 60,591 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust system corroded. ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 73,660 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 91,158 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 94,093 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 94,093 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 94,815 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 94,815 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF12 HWW, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.