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
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 January 2027 (219 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,735 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 17,735 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the history of tyre advisories and a dangerous brake failure, combined with suspiciously low mileage, warrants a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Aug 2024, averaging only 551 miles/year, followed by a significant drop to 1,710 miles/year between Aug 2024 and Jan 2026.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake failure recorded on 2015-03-11, indicating a serious safety concern.
- Recurring tyre advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Aug 2022, Jan 2026) suggest chronic wear issues.
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage (551 mi/yr equivalent) before Aug 2024, followed by a significant drop to 1,710 mi/yr.
- Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2015-03-11, indicating a critical safety failure.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Valid MOT until January 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No recurring major mechanical failures (e.g., engine, gearbox) in the MOT history.
- Consistent annual mileage increases after the initial low period, showing regular use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 17,735 mi |
USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn to 3mm USER ENTERED some movement in both front top movements
|
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 17,735 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn to 3mm USER ENTERED some movement in both front top movements
|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 20,954 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 20,954 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | FAIL | 24,779 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 24,779 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 28,160 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 33,233 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 43,007 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both cords showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 43,059 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 54,254 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 67,398 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 67,398 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 82,016 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 82,016 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 82,543 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 82,543 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 84,253 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
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