2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · 1988 NL
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 33,486 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1988 NL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 33,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1988 NL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1988 NL) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
1988 NL Mileage History
- 08/02/202225,388 mi
- 03/02/202327,825 mi+2,437 mi
- 26/01/202430,252 mi+2,427 mi
- 24/01/202531,813 mi+1,561 mi
- 02/02/202633,486 mi+1,673 mi
Average of roughly 2,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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