General Motors Safari
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 4,300 cc
A12 TBWMOT history
A12 TBW is a green petrol General Motors Safari first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,368 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 109,368 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 TBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- General Motors
- Model
- Safari
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 TBW was last recorded at 109,368 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,182 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 186 miles
- Average per year
- 1,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,368 miles
- 2025 – 109,182 miles
- 2024 – 107,036 miles
- 2022 – 106,356 miles
- 2021 – 104,319 miles
- 2020 – 102,659 miles
- 2019 – 101,329 miles
- 2018 – 99,496 miles
- 2017 – 97,905 miles
- 2016 – 96,257 miles
- 2015 – 95,375 miles
- 2014 – 94,772 miles
- 2013 – 93,727 miles
- 2012 – 91,673 miles
- 2011 – 90,576 miles
- 2010 – 89,031 miles
- 2009 – 87,034 miles
- 2008 – 85,308 miles
- 2007 – 79,226 miles
- 2006 – 77,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,368 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,368 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 109,368 miles
- Test number
- 826794064091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,182 miles (+2,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 109,182 miles
- Test number
- 524543914973
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,036 miles (+680)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 107,036 miles
- Test number
- 826980817270
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s steering idlers worn
Pass106,356 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 106,356 miles
- Test number
- 106367741322
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail106,351 miles (+2,032)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,351 miles
- Test number
- 279828877659
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,319 miles (+1,660)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 104,319 miles
- Test number
- 127512426774
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass102,659 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 102,659 miles
- Test number
- 978038699292
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,329 miles (+1,833)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,329 miles
- Test number
- 145753730207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,496 miles (+1,591)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,496 miles
- Test number
- 792087658024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,905 miles (+1,648)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 97,905 miles
- Test number
- 280159420803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,257 miles (+882)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 96,257 miles
- Test number
- 511346486958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,375 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 95,375 miles
- Test number
- 695561315467
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail95,362 miles (+590)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,362 miles
- Test number
- 585302685303
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,772 miles (+1,045)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 94,772 miles
- Test number
- 937533034148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,727 miles (+2,054)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 93,727 miles
- Test number
- 216568723471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,673 miles (+1,097)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 91,673 miles
- Test number
- 765362132195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,576 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 90,576 miles
- Test number
- 846957291043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,031 miles (+1,997)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 89,031 miles
- Test number
- 110769590480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,034 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 87,034 miles
- Test number
- 124125479456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,308 miles (+6,082)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 85,308 miles
- Test number
- 640280688051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,226 miles (+1,352)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 79,226 miles
- Test number
- 210772287020
- NoteSteering Idler Joint Slight Play
Pass77,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 77,874 miles
- Test number
- 201725276080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 TBW
- Does A12 TBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 TBW is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 TBW?
- The MOT on A12 TBW is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 TBW done?
- A12 TBW was recorded at 109,368 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,565 miles a year.
- Has A12 TBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 TBW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on A12 TBW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on A12 TBW find?
- A12 TBW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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