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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 January 2027 (221 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,929 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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 27,929 miles. The car has a history of tyre and light failures, and community reports highlight timing belt degradation as a known issue.
Mileage is consistent, averaging 11,149 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2024 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- 2024 MOT gap: No MOT recorded for 12 months, indicating potential SORN or off-road use.
- Recurring brake advisories: Front brake disc and pad wear flagged in 8 separate advisories across 2 tests.
- Tyre failures: Both rear tyres had cuts deep enough to reach ply/cords, failing in 2016.
- Light failure: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low, failing in 2017.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-21, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent mileage: 11,149 miles/year is slightly above UK average, suggesting regular use.
- No major recurring failures: Despite advisories, the car has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 27,929 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 37,158 mi |
ADVISORY Front Both lower arm rear bushes deteriorating ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and cracking open 205/55-16
|
| Feb 2017 | FAIL | 46,145 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 46,146 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 56,403 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 70,499 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 80,380 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 88,532 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 88,532 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 95,363 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 101,480 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 107,793 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 129,261 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Windscreen waster bottle has a leak ADVISORY Brake pipe impacted (not Leaking)
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 129,261 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Windscreen waster bottle has a leak ADVISORY Brake pipe impacted (not Leaking)
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 156,854 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AV12 FYF, 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.