Vauxhall Ampera
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,398 cc
LC12 GAXMOT history
LC12 GAX is a white petrol Vauxhall Ampera first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,924 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,214 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 GAX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Ampera
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 GAX was last recorded at 122,924 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,891 miles · 10 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 7,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,924 miles
- 2025 – 118,806 miles
- 2024 – 115,965 miles
- 2023 – 110,931 miles
- 2022 – 104,526 miles
- 2021 – 98,871 miles
- 2020 – 92,196 miles
- 2019 – 86,359 miles
- 2018 – 78,384 miles
- 2017 – 69,941 miles
- 2016 – 59,171 miles
- 2015 – 40,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,924 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,924 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,924 miles
- Test number
- 472601281832
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail122,891 miles (+4,085)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,891 miles
- Test number
- 715775634991
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass118,806 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 118,806 miles
- Test number
- 936316283171
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail118,806 miles (+2,841)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,806 miles
- Test number
- 742689956789
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,965 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 115,965 miles
- Test number
- 911937091723
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail115,929 miles (+4,998)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,929 miles
- Test number
- 976711875245
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear petrol pipe corroded
Pass110,931 miles (+6,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 110,931 miles
- Test number
- 621659038983
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,526 miles (+5,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 104,526 miles
- Test number
- 926036734682
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,871 miles (+6,675)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 98,871 miles
- Test number
- 197362148142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,196 miles (+5,837)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 92,196 miles
- Test number
- 671520067952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,359 miles (+7,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,359 miles
- Test number
- 790581073651
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,384 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 78,384 miles
- Test number
- 832427755108
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,382 miles (+8,441)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,382 miles
- Test number
- 630213618846
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,941 miles (+10,770)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,941 miles
- Test number
- 852204069002
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass59,171 miles (+18,395)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 59,171 miles
- Test number
- 968355874924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 40,776 miles
- Test number
- 239377045493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC12 GAX
- Does LC12 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 GAX is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 GAX?
- The MOT on LC12 GAX is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC12 GAX done?
- LC12 GAX was recorded at 122,924 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
- Has LC12 GAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 GAX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC12 GAX 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 LC12 GAX find?
- LC12 GAX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on outer edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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