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LL61 VLU

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,457 mi
Last recorded170,457 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 170,457 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 170,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,192 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 160,611 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 160,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 153,463 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 153,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,668 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 103,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position Handle Sticks In Open Position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,500 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 94,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer nedge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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LL61 VLU is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 66,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL61 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL61 VLU?

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What year was LL61 VLU registered?

LL61 VLU is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is LL61 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL61 VLU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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