2012 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · VN62 USV
2012 Vauxhall Adam (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 90,878 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VN62 USV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 90,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Adam
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VN62 USV Mileage History
- 14/09/202474,492 mi
- 14/09/202474,492 mi
- 23/09/202587,535 mi+13,043 mi
- 24/09/202587,538 mi+3 mi
- 24/09/202690,878 mi+3,340 mi
Average of roughly 8,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN62 USV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Adam (VN62 USV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
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