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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 8 October 2021
- Last recorded mileage
- 35,329 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 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 10 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 35,329 miles. The vehicle has extremely low mileage for its age, raising questions about its recent usage.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 35,329 miles over 14 years, with a significant drop to only 72 miles between Aug 2020 and Oct 2020.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2015-08-24 (35,329 mi) — immediate safety concern.
- Major brake failure on 2016-09-21 (46,503 mi) — repeated brake system issues.
- Major headlamp failure on 2015-08-24 (35,329 mi) — electrical system neglect.
- Major coil spring fracture on 2016-09-21 (46,503 mi) — suspension component wear.
Working in its favour
- Recent clean MOT pass on 2020-10-01 (87,550 mi) — current roadworthiness.
- No mileage anomalies since Oct 2020 — consistent usage since then.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standards for its era.
- Consistent annual mileage before 2020 (9,973 mi/yr) — no sudden usage spikes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 35,329 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 35,329 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 46,503 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 46,503 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 56,115 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | FAIL | 68,657 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 68,657 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 79,799 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 87,478 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 87,550 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN62 AFU, 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.