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
- 1956 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 14 March 2022
- Last recorded mileage
- 41,735 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 73/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 41,735 miles. The car's high initial mileage followed by a suspiciously low reading in 2021 requires thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory shows 111,166 miles by July 2018, then a suspiciously low 113,848 miles by August 2018, followed by 148,779 miles by March 2021, indicating a significant and unexplained drop in usage.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 113,848 miles (Aug 2018) is significantly lower than expected for a 6-year-old diesel, then 148,779 miles (Mar 2021) is even lower.
- MOT status: Vehicle is currently Not Valid (expires 2022-03-14), indicating it has not been tested in over 2 years.
- Tax status: Untaxed, suggesting the vehicle has not been in regular use or has been off-road for an extended period.
- High initial mileage: 111,166 miles by July 2018 is unusually high for a 6-year-old vehicle, suggesting heavy early use.
Working in its favour
- Clean MOT record: 6 consecutive passes with no failures recorded, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
- No recurring defects: The MOT history shows no recurring advisories or failures, suggesting good maintenance.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a high safety standard for this model.
- No dangerous defects: The MOT history shows no dangerous defects, which is a positive sign for roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 41,735 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 45,731 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 61,643 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 74,718 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 83,698 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 93,890 mi |
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)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 95,082 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 104,448 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 111,166 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 113,848 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 125,406 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 143,442 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 148,666 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 148,779 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW12 AFN, 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.