BD62 SYR

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
10 August 2026 (57 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,560 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 59% pass rate and 32,560 miles. While mileage is consistent, the recurring nature of critical safety and wear items makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,433 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but low annual usage in recent years.

Things to check

  • Recurring subframe corrosion (Apr 2022 advisory) and suspension arm issues (Aug 2024 advisory) are major structural concerns.
  • Four major brake failures (Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Apr 2022, Apr 2023) and ten suspension advisory failures (Mar 2021, Apr 2022, Apr 2023, Aug 2024) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Eight tyre advisories (Aug 2024, Aug 2025) and two light advisories (Mar 2021, Aug 2024) show a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • The 2012 VW 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt degradation is a known model weakness, not yet resolved in MOT history.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,433 miles/year, well below UK average, suggests light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until August 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Dec 2015: 32,560 mi PASSNov 2016: 43,076 mi FAILNov 2016: 43,076 mi PASSJan 2018: 46,100 mi PASSFeb 2019: 53,147 mi PASSMar 2020: 63,699 mi FAILMar 2020: 63,802 mi PASSMar 2021: 69,512 mi FAILMar 2021: 69,513 mi PASSApr 2022: 80,587 mi FAILApr 2022: 80,587 mi PASSApr 2023: 88,651 mi FAILAug 2023: 90,033 mi PASSAug 2024: 95,006 mi FAILAug 2024: 95,006 mi PASSAug 2025: 101,232 mi FAILAug 2025: 101,232 mi PASS101k67k33kDec 2015Aug 2025

MOT test history — 10/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2015 PASS 32,560 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 43,076 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nov 2016 PASS 43,076 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 46,100 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2019 PASS 53,147 mi
ADVISORY damage to n/s outer sill
Mar 2020 FAIL 63,699 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY under trays fitted
Mar 2020 PASS 63,802 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY under trays fitted
Mar 2021 FAIL 69,512 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bracket broke (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 69,513 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 FAIL 80,587 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY engine oil low.
Apr 2022 PASS 80,587 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY engine oil low.
Apr 2023 FAIL 88,651 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 90,033 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2024 FAIL 95,006 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2024 PASS 95,006 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2025 FAIL 101,232 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Aug 2025 PASS 101,232 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD62 SYR, 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.