BF12 YAW
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
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 6 August 2026 (52 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,646 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 71/100
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 86% pass rate and 23,646 miles.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,211 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Feb 2025 MOT: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) — immediate replacement needed.
- Feb 2025 MOT: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) — safety concern.
- Feb 2025 MOT: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) — safety concern.
- Feb 2025 MOT: Nearside Front Nail in tyre (Feb 2020) — unresolved for 5 years.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,211 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 23,646 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 35,250 mi |
ADVISORY low emissions engine no print out
|
| Feb 2017 | FAIL | 43,536 mi |
ADVISORY low emissions engine no print out ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 43,717 mi |
ADVISORY low emissions engine no print out ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 52,477 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides splitting (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY no emissions detected ADVISORY covers & trays
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 62,148 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted 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)) ADVISORY n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread ADVISORY low emissions engine no print out
|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 70,257 mi |
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre ADVISORY both front wish bone rear starting to perish ADVISORY oil slightly over filled
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 70,257 mi |
ADVISORY both front wish bone rear starting to perish ADVISORY oil slightly over filled
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 74,098 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 79,877 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 89,088 mi |
ADVISORY Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers and under trays ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the turbo (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Metallic rattle noise from transmission area
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 99,152 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 107,996 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 111,745 mi | None recorded |
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