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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 March 2027 (263 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,133 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 12,133 miles. However, a significant recurring advisory for tyres and a past brake failure warrant careful inspection.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,739 miles per year, with a notable drop to 2,646 miles between Feb 2025 and Feb 2026.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories across 4 tests (Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026) indicate a persistent wear issue.
- Major failure for 'Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding' on 2023-02-22, though rectified.
- Significant mileage drop from 12,039 miles/year to 2,646 miles/year between Feb 2025 and Feb 2026.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-05, offering peace of mind for several years.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,739 miles/year) suggests light use and less wear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 12,133 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 13,956 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 15,815 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 20,840 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 28,109 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 41,585 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 51,318 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 60,672 mi |
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 60,672 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 72,711 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 78,618 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 81,264 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 81,264 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 CYJ, 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.