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
- RED
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 November 2026 (156 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,527 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 12,527 miles. The vehicle's history of neglect and potential engine issues demands thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 4,833 miles per year, with a concerning period of only 730 miles between Oct 2021 and Oct 2022.
Things to check
- Recurring Emissions failures (Oct 2021, Oct 2023, Oct 2024) indicate a persistent underlying issue.
- Timing chain advisory (Nov 2025) is a critical component for a 2012 Vauxhall, requiring immediate attention.
- Brake pad wear advisory (Mar 2015) and tyre condition advisories (Mar 2016, Mar 2017) suggest general wear and tear neglect.
- The 730-mile period between Oct 2021 and Oct 2022 is unusually low and warrants explanation.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until November 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent low mileage (4,833 miles/year) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Nov 2025).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (201
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 12,527 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED osf & both rear tyre sidewalls have slight damage
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 18,037 mi |
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) ADVISORY osf tyre sidewall slightly damaged
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 23,369 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 28,628 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 28,628 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 33,623 mi |
ADVISORY h/brake has slight travel in operation
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 39,919 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak ADVISORY Engine oil level low ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Slight brake imbalance
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 41,869 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 41,869 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 42,599 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 51,393 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 51,601 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 58,039 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 58,039 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 67,141 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 GWM, 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.