2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VP09 GDP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 10 June 2025 at 71,655 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable pattern where the vehicle consistently meets standards despite failing just days before the scheduled tests. These failures in June 2024 and 2025 resulted in no recorded defects, suggesting that minor items were identified and rectified immediately before the tests rather than indicating a systemic mechanical decline. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,118 miles per year. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the car covered 4,620 miles, while it clocked another 4,447 miles in the year leading up to the June 2025 test. This consistent low usage suggests light travel which typically limits wear on drivetrain and engine components, though such low mileage can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components or brake corrosion if the vehicle has been left stationary for extended periods. Given the clean record in terms of recorded advisories, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to age-related perishation. A buyer must check the brake discs for surface pitting and the calipers for seizing, which are common in low-use cars. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for cracking or perished rubber, as these degrade regardless of mileage. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion is also essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked environmental rust over the decade.