2012 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8L Diesel · VU12 VYN
2012 Mitsubishi ASX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,424 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI ASX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU12 VYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 134,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi ASX
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VU12 VYN Mileage History
- 21/10/2022114,857 mi
- 21/10/2022114,857 mi
- 09/10/2023123,183 mi+8,326 mi
- 09/10/2024129,900 mi+6,717 mi
- 23/09/2025134,424 mi+4,524 mi
Average of roughly 6,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU12 VYN 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 Mitsubishi Asx (VU12 VYN) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI ASX
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- DPF Clogging (1.8 DI-D)(Moderate)
The diesel particulate filter clogs quickly if the car isn't driven on the motorway regularly.
- Oil Dilution (Diesel)(Serious)
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause unburnt fuel to leak into the oil sump, raising the oil level and thinning the lubricant.
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