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WJ62 VRG

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,711 mi
Last recorded140,711 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VRG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 140,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,049 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 132,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & Offisde front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & Offside (covers) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged & Offside (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Very rear belts ()

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 122,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & Offisde front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & Offside (covers) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged & Offside (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Very rear belts ()

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,110 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s has outer covers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,521 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 101,521 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,789 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 82,788 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,505 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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WJ62 VRG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 76,291 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 Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ62 VRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ62 VRG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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