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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 May 2027 (344 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,524 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 38,524 miles. The mileage trajectory shows significant drops in annual usage, raising serious fraud concerns.
The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a significant drop from 99,944 miles in May 2019 to 110,930 miles in May 2020, and further drops to 113,471 miles in May 2021, indicating potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Lights failed in Nov 2017, a critical safety issue.
- Recurring Major Failures: Engine/Oil, Suspension, Brakes, and Tyres show repeated neglect.
- Mileage Integrity: Significant drops in annual usage (e.g., 10,936 miles to 2,541 miles) suggest odometer fraud.
- High Failure Rate: 6 failures out of 14 tests indicates poor maintenance and safety concerns.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-24, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent mileage for its age, averaging 9,395 miles/year.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for its model, indicating inherent safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 38,524 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 50,732 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | FAIL | 63,619 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY nail in n/s front tyre ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1) FAIL Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) FAIL Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 63,619 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| May 2019 | FAIL | 99,944 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY coolant leak ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 99,994 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| May 2020 | FAIL | 110,930 mi |
MAJOR Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both covers dropped (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 110,930 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))
|
| May 2021 | FAIL | 113,471 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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| May 2021 | PASS | 113,471 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 117,683 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 122,733 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 126,769 mi |
MINOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 126,776 mi |
MINOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| May 2025 | FAIL | 130,046 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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| May 2025 | PASS | 130,046 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| May 2026 | FAIL | 135,118 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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| May 2026 | PASS | 135,118 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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