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RK62 XVW

2012 Lexus Gs

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,934 mi
Last recorded179,934 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 XVW
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 179,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 170,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges,tyre has cut,outer sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease seepage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn out inner edges,no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 161,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R exhaust heat shield adrift

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 155,284 miles

Offside Rear Heatshield insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 128,803 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,067 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,602 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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RK62 XVW is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK62 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK62 XVW registered?

RK62 XVW is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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The MOT history for RK62 XVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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