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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1956 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 April 2027 (307 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 5,321 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 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 5,321 miles. The recurring tyre advisories and unexplained high early mileage require thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows normal usage from 2020 onwards, averaging 10,000 miles/year, but an unusually high 47,480 miles/year equivalent was recorded before December 2012.
Things to check
- 2015-04-10 MOT HISTORY GAP — no test recorded for 10 years after 2012-12-17.
- 2012-10-05 FAILED MOT for offside headlamp aim too high and too far left.
- Unusually high early mileage (47,480 mi/yr equivalent) before Dec 2012.
- Recurring tyre
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-04-17, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage of 10,000 miles/year since 2020, no recent drops.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 3 years.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2012 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 5,321 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2012 | FAIL | 5,321 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 14,817 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 53,340 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 85,160 mi |
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 85,160 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 112,640 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 118,518 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 118,518 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 121,239 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 124,254 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 127,050 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 130,489 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 137,794 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 146,390 mi |
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 146,390 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 156,104 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 166,361 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))
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About this page
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