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
- YELLOW
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 January 2027 (226 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,480 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 65/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 28,480 miles. The extremely low annual mileage (4,595 miles/yr) also raises questions about its recent use.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 4,595 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 (53,814 mi) to 2026 (64,717 mi).
Things to check
- 2024 MOT gap: Vehicle was off-road or SORN, raising maintenance concerns.
- Recurring advisories: Tyres and brakes flagged in 2015 and 2016, indicating wear.
- Low annual mileage: Only 4,595 miles/yr since 2019, suggesting long inactivity.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-26, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- No recorded failures across 8 MOT tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage, shows no suspicious drops or spikes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 28,480 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 32,976 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | FAIL | 42,486 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 42,486 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 47,387 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 53,814 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 55,796 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Play in offside front upper suspension mount
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 57,323 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 59,043 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 61,189 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 62,927 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY parking brake travel long
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 64,717 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly perished ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW12 AOG, 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.