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
- was due 11 June 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,625 mi
AI verdict AVOID 52/100
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 75% pass rate and 8,625 miles. The car's very low usage and unexplained history make it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,467 miles/year, with a 3-year gap (May 2019–Jun 2022) where no MOT was recorded, indicating a high risk of odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage is extremely low at 1,467 miles/year, well below UK average, suggesting potential fraud.
- No MOT recorded for 3 years (May 2019–Jun 2022), a critical unexplained gap in history.
- First MOT in May 2019 was 7 years late, indicating potential non-compliance or fraud.
- The 2012 VW 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt degradation is a known model weakness.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- No current MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test (Jun 2025).
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until June 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects are present in the recent MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 8,625 mi | None recorded |
| May 2015 | FAIL | 8,625 mi |
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 10,347 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 12,269 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 14,204 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 15,408 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 17,060 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 17,066 mi | None recorded |
| May 2023 | PASS | 18,085 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 18,799 mi |
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer tail light damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 18,800 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer tail light damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 19,742 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 DXP, 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.