BT12 GYV

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
24 August 2026 (71 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,279 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 21,279 miles. While it has a long MOT, the consistent need for repairs on tyres, brakes, exhaust, and seatbelts suggests a reactive maintenance approach.

The mileage trajectory shows normal annual usage, averaging 6,097 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 631-mile retest anomaly on 28 Oct 2020 requires clarification.

Things to check

  • Recurring failures on critical safety systems: tyres (Jun 2018, 2017), brakes (Jun 2019, Oct 2020), and exhaust (Oct 2023, 2024).
  • Dangerous defects recorded: Offside Rear Shock absorbers had a serious fluid leak (Oct 2020), and Central Rear Exhaust had a major leak (Oct 2024).
  • Unusually low annual mileage for its age (6,097 miles/year) suggests periods of very low use, potentially affecting maintenance.
  • The 631-mile retest anomaly on 28 Oct 2020 indicates a potential administrative or testing issue.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-24, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Consistent annual mileage, averaging 6,097 miles per year, is normal for a 2012 vehicle.
  • All past failures and major defects were addressed and retested successfully, indicating issues were resolved.

Mileage history

Jul 2015: 21,279 mi FAILJul 2015: 21,279 mi PASSJul 2016: 36,006 mi PASSJul 2017: 43,549 mi PASSJun 2018: 49,457 mi FAILJun 2018: 49,457 mi PASSJun 2019: 56,313 mi PASSOct 2020: 67,182 mi FAILOct 2020: 67,813 mi PASSOct 2021: 71,088 mi PASSOct 2022: 73,737 mi PASSOct 2023: 76,251 mi PASSOct 2024: 80,037 mi FAILOct 2024: 80,037 mi PASSAug 2025: 83,270 mi PASS83k52k21kJul 2015Aug 2025

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2015 FAIL 21,279 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2015 PASS 21,279 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2016 PASS 36,006 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 43,549 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Jun 2018 FAIL 49,457 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle case broken (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
PRS Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 49,457 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle case broken (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
Jun 2019 PASS 56,313 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2020 FAIL 67,182 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2020 PASS 67,813 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 71,088 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 73,737 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 76,251 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 FAIL 80,037 mi
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))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oct 2024 PASS 80,037 mi
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))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 83,270 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY offside front top strut mount as slight play

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