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
- RED
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 November 2026 (157 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,909 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 21,909 miles. However, a clear pattern of recurring tyre advisories and a recent MOT failure for worn tyres, combined with a history of electrical issues, warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 6,378 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 1,891 miles between Nov 2024 and Nov 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories across 5 separate MOT tests (Feb 2019, Nov 2020, Nov 2023, Nov 2024, Nov 2025).
- Major failure for worn tyres on both front sides (Nov 2025) immediately after a pass, indicating a 'just fixed' seller tactic.
- Major failure for fuel system (Nov 2022) and recurring electrical issues (wipers, headlamps) suggest underlying system neglect.
- Consistent low annual mileage (1,891 miles in last year) may indicate limited use, potentially affecting component lifespan.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until November 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory (6,378 miles/year) with no fraud indicators.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 21,909 mi |
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 29,725 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 37,390 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 45,714 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 51,535 mi |
ADVISORY Offside front daytime running light not working ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 61,207 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside front day time running light not working ADVISORY All 4 tyres worn to 3mm
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 61,207 mi |
ADVISORY All 4 tyres worn to 3mm
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 67,759 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 73,754 mi |
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 73,754 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 78,279 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 86,696 mi |
ADVISORY Front both tyre worn on inner and outer ADVISORY Nearside Front seat belt not fully returning
|
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 88,587 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY amber air bag light on ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre servilely worn on inner
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 88,587 mi |
ADVISORY amber air bag light on ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre servilely worn on inner
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF12 RMX, 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.