2012 VOLKSWAGEN SHUTTLE — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN SHUTTLE
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 February 2027 (251 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,333 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle has 12 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 34,333 miles. However, a significant 4-year gap in MOT history and a critical 2012 timing belt issue require thorough investigation.
Mileage is consistently low at 5,505 miles/year, but a critical 4-year gap in MOT history (2012-2016) is highly unusual and warrants immediate clarification.
Things to check
- Critical timing belt degradation reported by community for 2012 VW 1.4 CGGB engine.
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Feb 2019 (22 mi/yr equivalent).
- MOT history gap: No MOT tests recorded between 2016-11-17 and 2017-11-09.
- Low annual mileage: 5,505 miles/year is significantly below UK average.
Working in its favour
- Perfect MOT record: 8 consecutive passes with no failures or dangerous defects.
- Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until 2027-02-20, offering peace of mind for years.
- Consistent mileage: No sudden spikes or suspicious drops in recent years.
- No recurring advisories: All advisories were minor and resolved without recurrence.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 34,333 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 42,088 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 49,620 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 50,419 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 50,435 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 52,840 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 54,557 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 60,333 mi |
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY both front tyres edge wear ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre edge wear
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 63,448 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 69,726 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 74,276 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 77,837 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BB58 EVS, 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.