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
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 January 2027 (204 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,486 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
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 71% pass rate and 8,486 miles. The vehicle's history of multiple failures and advisories, particularly with tyres and brakes, warrants a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 4,845 miles per year, with a significant 14-month gap in 2019 and a 3-year gap in 2025, raising questions about its maintenance and storage.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories (2017, 2018, 2021, 2026) and a DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2021) indicate chronic wear.
- Suspension arm advisories (2017, 2018) and a DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2021) suggest structural neglect.
- Brake system failures (Jun 2020, Jun 2021) and advisories (Jun 2022) point to recurring brake issues.
- Very low annual mileage (4,845 mi/yr) with significant gaps (2019, 2025) raises concerns about long-term storage and potential fluid degradation.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 8,486 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 11,245 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 13,328 mi |
ADVISORY Wiper blades smeary ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Both front tyres have light perishing within tread ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 18,801 mi |
MINOR Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished
|
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 32,836 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 32,839 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 45,512 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY vehicle slightly running rough
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 45,513 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY vehicle slightly running rough
|
| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 52,455 mi |
MAJOR Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 52,455 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 57,750 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 63,260 mi |
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 63,260 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 67,949 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF62 VJU, 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.