2012 Dodge RAM 8.3L Diesel · SW12 RAM
2012 Dodge RAM (8.3L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 30,444 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- DODGE RAM
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 8.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW12 RAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 30,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW12 RAM Mileage History
- 22/03/202326,709 mi
- 12/04/202427,395 mi+686 mi
- 23/04/202427,435 mi+40 mi
- 28/01/202527,747 mi+312 mi
- 19/01/202630,444 mi+2,697 mi
Average of roughly 1,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 RAM 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 Dodge Ram (SW12 RAM) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded to extent chunks missing of face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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