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
- 1956 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 January 2027 (227 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,319 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 41/100
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 34,319 miles. While mileage is consistent, the history of repeated issues suggests potential underlying neglect.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,226 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 2020 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad failure on 2024-01-27.
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre bulge failure on 2024-01-27.
- Recurring Nearside Rear Coil Spring failures in 2018 and 2022.
- Recurring Tyre advisories escalating to dangerous failures in 2021 and 2024.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-27, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- All previous failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 34,319 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 43,022 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)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 49,594 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 55,841 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 55,841 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 61,993 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 71,377 mi |
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 71,378 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 76,911 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY condensation in both head lamps
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 76,912 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY condensation in both head lamps
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 81,822 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 86,360 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 86,364 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 91,405 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 101,789 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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