BD12 VKC

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
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 13 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
47,851 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 47,851 miles. While mileage is consistent, the high annual usage and repeated advisories for wear items suggest significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,304 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 to 2023, but consistent increases since 2024.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2017-06-13 (Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick).
  • Recurring brake system advisories and failures across multiple tests (2017, 2023, 2024).
  • Recurring shock absorber advisories (2017, 2023) indicate ongoing suspension wear.
  • High annual mileage (13,304 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (June 2025).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle.

Mileage history

May 2015: 47,851 mi PASSJun 2016: 56,331 mi PASSJun 2017: 64,282 mi FAILJun 2017: 64,282 mi PASSMay 2018: 76,938 mi FAILMay 2018: 76,936 mi PASSMay 2019: 96,444 mi FAILMay 2019: 96,444 mi PASSMay 2020: 117,043 mi PASSJun 2021: 134,426 mi PASSJun 2022: 145,140 mi FAILJun 2022: 145,149 mi PASSMay 2023: 154,135 mi FAILMay 2023: 154,136 mi PASSMay 2024: 166,119 mi FAILMay 2024: 166,407 mi PASSJun 2025: 178,827 mi PASS179k113k48kMay 2015Jun 2025

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 47,851 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 56,331 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 64,282 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake discs appear heavily worn/lipped.
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Both rear tyres perished/cracked.
ADVISORY Rear brake pads appear worn.
Jun 2017 PASS 64,282 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Both rear tyres perished/cracked.
ADVISORY Rear brake pads appear worn.
May 2018 FAIL 76,938 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear pads low
May 2018 PASS 76,936 mi
ADVISORY rear pads low
May 2019 FAIL 96,444 mi
ADVISORY fas not detected
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
May 2019 PASS 96,444 mi
ADVISORY fas not detected
May 2020 PASS 117,043 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 134,426 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2022 FAIL 145,140 mi
MAJOR Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Jun 2022 PASS 145,149 mi None recorded
May 2023 FAIL 154,135 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heavily worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 154,136 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
May 2024 FAIL 166,119 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
May 2024 PASS 166,407 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 PASS 178,827 mi None recorded

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