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VK12 VGD

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,282 mi
Last recorded37,282 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 37,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,329 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 34,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML Displayed (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 34,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 34,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,744 miles

Coolant leak Bottom hoses around back of engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 33,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 23,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,095 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Ampera?

Based on 14,866 MOT tests across 1,293 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
1,293
On UK Roads
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VK12 VGD is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Red with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Ampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 73,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Vauxhall Ampera typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Ampera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK12 VGD registered?

VK12 VGD is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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