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M500 VLW

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 VLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 44,325 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 44,325 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,210 miles

Brake and suspension components have age related corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 58,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 44,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 44,102 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 43,555 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 43,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 47,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 47,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,736 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 45,547 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,207 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 42,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,725 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2017 32,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 May 2017 31,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 23,209 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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M500 VLW is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M500 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M500 VLW registered?

M500 VLW is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is M500 VLW safe to buy?

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