2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VN12 PFV
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 127,616 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 PFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 127,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VN12 PFV 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 Nissan Qashqai (VN12 PFV) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VN12 PFV Mileage History
- 29/02/202491,451 mi
- 29/02/202491,451 mi
- 12/02/202598,050 mi+6,599 mi
- 09/03/2026127,606 mi+29,556 mi
- 12/03/2026127,616 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 17,803 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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