BN62 GYW

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
GREY
Engine
2231 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 March 2026
Last recorded mileage
38,827 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

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 69% pass rate and 38,827 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-03-05, which is highly irregular and a significant red flag.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,691 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though there are unexplained MOT gaps in 2022 and 2024.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Oct 2021 and Feb 2025, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring MAJOR failures in suspension (4 times), brakes (2 times), and lights (2 times) across multiple tests.
  • The MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-03-05, which is highly irregular and a significant red flag.
  • Unexplained MOT gaps in 2022 and 2024 suggest periods of non-compliance or off-road use.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,691 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Oct 2015: 38,827 mi PASSOct 2016: 46,692 mi PASSMay 2017: 48,844 mi PASSMay 2018: 55,821 mi PASSMay 2019: 67,029 mi FAILMay 2019: 67,029 mi PASSJul 2020: 78,595 mi FAILJul 2020: 78,610 mi PASSOct 2021: 86,629 mi FAILOct 2021: 86,629 mi PASSOct 2023: 106,231 mi PASSFeb 2025: 114,610 mi FAILMar 2025: 114,610 mi PASS115k77k39kOct 2015Mar 2025

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2015 PASS 38,827 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2016 PASS 46,692 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side edges. (4.1.E.1)
May 2017 PASS 48,844 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 55,821 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
May 2019 FAIL 67,029 mi
PRS Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
May 2019 PASS 67,029 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 78,595 mi
MAJOR Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Jul 2020 PASS 78,610 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 FAIL 86,629 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY both front discs worn slightly
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 osr trailing arm front bush deteriorated slightly
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2021 PASS 86,629 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY both front discs worn slightly
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 osr trailing arm front bush deteriorated slightly
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 106,231 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2025 FAIL 114,610 mi
ADVISORY Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY slight play in both inner tie rod edns
MAJOR Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 114,610 mi
ADVISORY Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY slight play in both inner tie rod edns
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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