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
- 1686 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 June 2026 (8 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,448 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 38,448 miles. The recurring nature of suspension failures and advisories, combined with a significant brake system failure in 2015, warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows normal annual usage (7,890 mi/yr) from 2012 to 2016, but a significant anomaly exists for the period before March 2016, with suspiciously low mileage recorded.
Things to check
- Persistent and recurring suspension failures/advisories across multiple tests (Jun 2021, Jun 2023, Jun 2024).
- Major brake system failure recorded on 2015-08-20 (38,448 mi), indicating a past safety-critical defect.
- Suspiciously low mileage recorded before March 2016 (108 mi/yr equivalent), suggesting periods of inactivity or potential odometer issues.
- Recurring coil spring fractures (Jun 2021, Jun 2023) and suspension arm ball joint wear (Jun 2021, Jun 2023) point to chronic structural wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-06-23, offering immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,890 miles/year since 2016, indicating normal usage.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the current owner has addressed immediate issues.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 38,448 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Braking system leaking at join between flexi hose and caliper (3.6.A.1)
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 38,450 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 38,508 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 42,024 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | FAIL | 47,602 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY near-side front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing inner ply/cords ADVISORY both rear tyres beginning to perish/crack within the tread
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 47,684 mi |
ADVISORY near-side front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing inner ply/cords ADVISORY both rear tyres beginning to perish/crack within the tread
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 52,044 mi |
ADVISORY near-side daylight running lamp not working
|
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 57,844 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 57,844 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 66,469 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 66,785 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 79,365 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 89,888 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 89,888 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 102,662 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner and outer edges tread pattern still visible (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from pipe just before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 106,294 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV62 YOO, 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.