AF12 XJA

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
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 August 2026 (76 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,069 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 25,069 miles. The vehicle's age and mileage, combined with the lack of proactive maintenance, warrant a cautious approach.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage, averaging 5,644 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2023, and only 2,526 miles in the last 12 months.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 8 tests (e.g., Jun 2023, Aug 2024, Aug 2025) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Brake system advisories (e.g., Jun 2023, Aug 2024, Aug 2025) show a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • Major suspension failures (e.g., Jul 2021, Jul 2021) and emissions failure (e.g., Jul 2021) highlight past issues.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (5,644 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle suggests minimal use and potential corrosion.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-29 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No mileage discrepancies or rollbacks detected in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 25,069 mi PASSApr 2016: 33,143 mi PASSApr 2017: 41,755 mi PASSApr 2018: 49,115 mi FAILApr 2018: 49,129 mi PASSApr 2019: 56,956 mi PASSJul 2020: 65,009 mi PASSJul 2021: 68,809 mi FAILJul 2021: 68,809 mi PASSJun 2022: 70,879 mi PASSJun 2023: 72,584 mi PASSAug 2024: 75,110 mi PASSAug 2025: 77,153 mi FAILAug 2025: 77,154 mi PASS77k51k25kApr 2015Aug 2025

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 25,069 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Apr 2016 PASS 33,143 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre HEVILY CRACKED ON SIDEWALL
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre crackked on sidewall
Apr 2017 PASS 41,755 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 49,115 mi
FAIL Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
Apr 2018 PASS 49,129 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 56,956 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 65,009 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY manufacturers guards fitted to under side
Jul 2021 FAIL 68,809 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 68,809 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 70,879 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2023 PASS 72,584 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 75,110 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY manufacture's guards fitted to underside
ADVISORY all rear suspension with light corrosion
Aug 2025 FAIL 77,153 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Aug 2025 PASS 77,154 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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