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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 August 2026 (50 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,347 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 32,347 miles. The mileage is low and consistent, but a significant service gap in 2020 and known timing belt issues for this model require careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,462 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent MOT pass in July 2025 at 87,821 miles.
Things to check
- Recurring brake advisories (Jul 2018, Jul 2018) indicate ongoing wear and potential future costs.
- Recurring suspension advisories (Jul 2018, Jul 2018) suggest a need for ongoing maintenance.
- A significant 2020 service gap is noted, which could impact long-term reliability and maintenance.
- Community knowledge highlights known timing belt degradation for this model, a significant future repair cost.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- No MOT failures recorded across 7 tests, demonstrating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,462 mi/yr) suggests light use and
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 32,347 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 32,347 mi |
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 35,611 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | FAIL | 44,875 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 44,875 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 57,035 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 61,914 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 67,750 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 73,666 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 78,006 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 83,100 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 87,821 mi |
ADVISORY slight lift in o/s/f top mount ADVISORY number plate light dull
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF62 CYX, 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.