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
- 2 December 2026 (171 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 70,957 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 73% pass rate and 70,957 miles. Recent low annual mileage and a history of prompt repairs are positive, but the timing belt risk demands thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 7,240 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage has significantly decreased since 2021.
Things to check
- Timing belt degradation is a known model weakness for this 2012 diesel engine, posing a significant future repair cost.
- Recent low annual mileage (e.g., 1,497 miles in 2022) may indicate a change in usage or storage, potentially affecting engine seals.
- One major failure for 'Engine/Oil' in 2016, though resolved, is a rare and serious defect for a diesel engine.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-02, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
- Consistent, normal mileage averaging 7,240 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- All 2 major failures (Brakes, Lights, Engine/Oil) were immediately rectified and passed retests.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 70,957 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Jun 2016 | FAIL | 75,066 mi |
PRS Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror indicator lens broken (6.1.C.1) ADVISORY Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 75,066 mi |
ADVISORY Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 80,768 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 83,585 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre is perished ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre is perished
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 83,587 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 86,535 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 90,694 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 90,719 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 93,285 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 94,782 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 96,901 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 98,632 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 100,784 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 100,796 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AJ12 AKN, 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.