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)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 16 March 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,328 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 79% pass rate and 19,328 miles. The recent MOT expiry date of 2026-03-16 is a positive, but the underlying history requires thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,433 miles per year, with a notable 5-year gap (2015-2020) in MOT history where no mileage was recorded.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS timing chain failure (2017-01-25) — critical engine component.
- 5-year MOT history gap (2015-2020) — no mileage recorded for 5 years.
- Two major suspension failures (2017-01-25, 2021-03-29) — indicates structural neglect.
- Current MOT status 'Not valid' with expiry 2026-03-16 — requires immediate clarification.
Working in its favour
- Clean recent MOT pass (2025-03-23) with no current advisories.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,433 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- No recurring failures on the same system after initial repairs.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 19,328 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 31,679 mi |
ADVISORY both rear tyres deteriorated
|
| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 38,459 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 38,459 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 45,127 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 51,410 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 57,066 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 57,068 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 58,878 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY handbrake travel needs adjusting
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 58,878 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 60,706 mi |
ADVISORY slight play detected at steering wheel
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 62,843 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 66,629 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))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 71,657 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW12 BAT, 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.