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
- 12 September 2026 (90 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,990 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 92% pass rate and 21,990 miles. The recent MOT failure in August 2025, though immediately rectified, combined with recurring advisories, warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,323 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in its 14-year history.
Things to check
- Aug 2025 MOT failure for Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover — indicates recent wear.
- 2012 timing belt degradation is a known model weakness for this engine type, posing a significant future repair cost.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-12, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,323 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 21,990 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 27,571 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre has a nail in it.
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 33,045 mi |
ADVISORY Off side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 38,908 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 45,650 mi |
ADVISORY high travel on hand brake
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 50,137 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 53,127 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 56,857 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 61,713 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 67,607 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 72,769 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 72,770 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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About this page
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