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
- 1362 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 January 2027 (228 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 54,417 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 54,417 miles. While it has passed most tests, the pattern of advisories and a DANGEROUS brake failure warrant careful investigation.
A critical mileage anomaly is present: 54,417 miles in March 2015, but only 45,228 miles in March 2016, suggesting possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Mar 2015 (54,417 mi) and Mar 2016 (45,228 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased from 54,417 miles (Mar 2015) to 45,228 miles (Mar 2016) — possible odometer tampering.
- DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2019-03-13, indicating a serious safety hazard.
- Recurring major engine oil leak advisories (2016-03-30) escalated to a MAJOR failure (2023-01-19).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has addressed issues.
- Consistent annual mileage (7,404 miles/yr) after the initial anomaly, showing normal usage.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 54,417 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 45,228 mi |
ADVISORY items removed from drivers view prior to test ADVISORY oil leak ADVISORY nail in o/s/r tyre
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 56,362 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
|
| Mar 2018 | FAIL | 70,039 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 70,039 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 82,913 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 82,913 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 93,128 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 94,730 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 94,730 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 96,500 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 98,508 mi |
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 98,508 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 100,075 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 102,077 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 104,271 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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