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
- RED
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 May 2027 (351 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,076 mi
AI verdict AVOID 62/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 34,076 miles. The vehicle's history and condition require thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 57,780 miles over 14 years, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2015 onwards, raising odometer integrity concerns.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 57,780 miles over 14 years (May 2026).
- 2015-05-08 FAILED MOT for Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting.
- 2016-05-23 ADVISORY: all 4 tyres perishing/cracking (May 2026).
- 2012–2017: Community-reported timing chain and water pump failures for 2.5L engine.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-31 (May 2026).
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in recent MOTs.
- Consistent,
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | FAIL | 34,076 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
|
| May 2015 | PASS | 34,076 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | FAIL | 38,181 mi |
ADVISORY all 4 tyres perishing/cracking PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 38,181 mi |
ADVISORY all 4 tyres perishing/cracking
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 42,195 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY all 4 tyres perishing/cracking in treads
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 45,762 mi |
ADVISORY both rear tyres perishing/cracking
|
| May 2019 | FAIL | 51,005 mi |
MAJOR Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 51,005 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 52,539 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 53,390 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 54,607 mi | None recorded |
| May 2023 | PASS | 55,120 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | PASS | 55,927 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 56,809 mi | None recorded |
| May 2026 | PASS | 57,780 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front bolt missing from suspension bed
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AG61 EYE, 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.