2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L Petrol · GF12 OUW
2012 Chevrolet Cruze (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/08/2012. Recorded mileage 190,293 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET CRUZE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1796cc
GF12 OUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 190,293 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Cruze
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GF12 OUW Mileage History
- 27/08/2021168,379 mi
- 07/09/2022177,339 mi+8,960 mi
- 22/08/2023182,468 mi+5,129 mi
- 29/08/2024186,739 mi+4,271 mi
- 15/08/2025190,293 mi+3,554 mi
Average of roughly 5,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF12 OUW 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 Chevrolet Cruze (GF12 OUW) between August 2021 and August 2025.
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.
Common Problems: CHEVROLET CRUZE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Diesel Oil Dilution and DPF Clogging(Serious)
Incomplete DPF regenerations lead to fuel entering the oil sump. If not caught, this can lead to engine "runaway" or bearing failure.
- M32 Gearbox Bearing Failure(Serious)
Like its Vauxhall cousins, the 6-speed manual gearbox can suffer from bearing wear, eventually leading to total failure.
- Cooling System Thermostat and Water Pump Failures(Moderate)
The thermostat housing and water pump are common failure points. The plastic thermostat housing can crack, and the water pump can develop leaks, leading to overheating.
- Electrical Sensor and Warning Light Faults(Moderate)
Various sensors including crankshaft position, oxygen, and mass air flow sensors can fail, triggering warning lights and causing poor running. The electronic boot release is also a known failure point.
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