2012 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 February 2027 (247 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,813 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Volkswagen has 12 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 8,813 miles. However, a critical timing belt issue is reported by the community, which is a major concern for a 14-year-old diesel engine.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,613 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.
Things to check
- Critical timing belt degradation reported by community for 1.4L diesel engine (2012–present).
- MINOR exhaust advisory noted in Feb 2026 MOT test requires immediate attention.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
- Perfect MOT record with 8 consecutive passes and no failures since 2015.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (4,613 mi/yr) suggests light use and minimal wear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 8,813 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 11,499 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 13,633 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 16,352 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 18,840 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 21,096 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 22,709 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 29,468 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 36,723 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edhge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 1.8mm in centre (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 46,690 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MINOR Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 55,457 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 65,067 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF12 TJU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.