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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 May 2027 (337 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 76,659 mi
AI verdict BUY 77/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 76,659 miles. While it shows normal mileage, a significant 3-year gap in MOT records and a history of timing belt degradation are notable points to investigate.
The vehicle shows consistent mileage, averaging 11,465 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 20,615 miles (2019-2021) to 7,899 miles (2022-2025).
Things to check
- MOT history shows a 3-year gap (2020) and a 1-year gap (2023) in recorded tests.
- Community report: '2012–present' timing belt degradation is a known high-risk issue for this model.
- Community report: 'Vacuum-controlled water pump failure' is a known high-risk issue for this model.
- Mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage from 20,615 miles (2019-2021) to 7,899 miles (2022-2025).
Working in its favour
- Perfect MOT record: 10/10 tests passed with no failures or dangerous defects recorded.
- Consistent mileage: Average 11,465 miles/year is slightly above UK average, indicating regular use.
- Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until May 2027, offering peace of mind for over two years.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 76,659 mi |
ADVISORY Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 87,769 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 93,920 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 102,120 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking on edge of tread
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 112,062 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 132,677 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 141,406 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 153,121 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 161,020 mi | None recorded |
| May 2026 | PASS | 164,951 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 MVK, 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.