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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2231 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 November 2026 (168 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,194 mi
AI verdict AVOID 51/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 16,194 miles. The recurring advisories for suspension, tyres, and exhaust also warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 3,309 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 45,920 miles over 14 years, suggesting potential odometer issues.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2024): Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached COTTER
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (Nov 2024).
- Mileage anomaly: Only 45,920 miles recorded over 14 years, significantly below UK average.
- Recurring suspension issues: Multiple advisories for shock absorbers and suspension components.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-29, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major failures recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 16,194 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2016 | FAIL | 19,577 mi |
FAIL Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 19,578 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 23,453 mi |
ADVISORY both rear tyres perished on sidewalls
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 27,367 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 30,438 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust back box corroded
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 33,093 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust back box corroded
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 35,431 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 37,941 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 40,368 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 42,642 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached COTTER PIN MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 42,642 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 45,920 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ62 PHY, 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.