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WU12 NVW

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 59,529 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 53,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY SLIGHT WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under vehicle oil contamination

Fail 25 Mar 2019 49,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under vehicle oil contamination

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 37,623 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 31,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,114 miles

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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WU12 NVW is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WU12 NVW, 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.

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What year was WU12 NVW registered?

WU12 NVW is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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