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VK12 UWO

2012 Lexus Gs

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,617 mi
Last recorded135,617 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UWO
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 135,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 130,253 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 130,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small deep cut, inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small deep cut, inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 125,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 107,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,430 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2019 79,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,218 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,243 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,501 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,130 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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VK12 UWO is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,784 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 Lexus Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 UWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK12 UWO is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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