2012 Vauxhall Ampera 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · VXI 221
2012 Vauxhall Ampera (1.4L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 12 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 146,113 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL AMPERA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VXI 221 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 146,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VXI 221 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Ampera (VXI 221) between December 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155517 98wx/l (5.2.3 (e))”.
VXI 221 Mileage History
- 01/12/201565,266 mi
- 21/10/201674,739 mi+9,473 mi
- 21/10/201785,961 mi+11,222 mi
- 06/07/2019106,585 mi+20,624 mi
- 11/12/2020124,952 mi+18,367 mi
- 24/01/2022129,089 mi+4,137 mi
- 24/01/2023131,758 mi+2,669 mi
- 12/01/2024136,785 mi+5,027 mi
- 17/01/2024136,811 mi+26 mi
- 17/01/2025140,642 mi+3,831 mi
- 20/01/2026146,080 mi+5,438 mi
- 21/01/2026146,113 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 7,972 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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