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WV12 GBF

2012 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 GBF
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,807 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2026 79,807 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,515 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 10 Feb 2025 77,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,133 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 75,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,018 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,754 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,302 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,453 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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WV12 GBF is a 2012 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 GBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV12 GBF registered?

WV12 GBF is a 2012 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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