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
- PURPLE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 January 2027 (222 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 11,627 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 11,627 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 5,868 miles per year, with a significant 2023 MOT gap suggesting potential off-road periods or unverified maintenance.
Things to check
- Recurring brake system failures (Dec 2020, Dec 2021, Jan 2026) and advisories (Jun 2019, Jan 2026) indicate chronic neglect.
- Major tyre failures (Dec 2020, Dec 2021) and advisories (Jun 2019, Dec 2020) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
- A 2023 MOT gap (no test recorded) is a significant red flag for unverified maintenance or off-road periods.
- The 2012 VW Caddy is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,868 miles/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 11,627 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | FAIL | 17,906 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 17,906 mi |
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 24,847 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 32,762 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 39,965 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 46,760 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 46,761 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | FAIL | 53,434 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 53,434 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 65,023 mi |
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 65,023 mi |
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 66,665 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 73,387 mi |
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 82,581 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY All tyres feathered on edges
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 82,581 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY All tyres feathered on edges
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