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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1686 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 February 2027 (246 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,762 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 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 67% pass rate and 37,762 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2027, the recurring issues and high mileage for its age present significant risks.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (652 mi/yr equivalent) from 2012 to 2016, followed by high annual usage (up to 20,816 mi in 2020) that is inconsistent with typical UK usage patterns.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2015-11-12, indicating severe safety neglect.
- Five major failures across brakes, windscreen, tyres, and lights from 2015 to 2025.
- Recurring advisories on brakes, wipers, and lights across multiple tests.
- High mileage (174,053 mi) for a 2012 vehicle, suggesting heavy commercial use.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-16, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Feb 2026).
- Consistent retesting and immediate repairs of failures, showing responsive ownership.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2012 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 37,762 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 37,762 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 37,957 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 56,234 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 80,699 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 99,246 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 120,062 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 120,062 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 126,702 mi |
MAJOR Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 126,710 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 132,964 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 132,964 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 140,262 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 140,262 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 149,085 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 160,555 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 160,556 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 174,053 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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About this page
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