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
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 September 2026 (81 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,688 mi
AI verdict AVOID 47/100
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 44,688 miles. While recent failures were rectified, the repeated advisories and escalating severity warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 10,116 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage over its 14-year lifespan.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS suspension failure (Aug 2025) — critical safety component.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Aug 2019, Aug 2020) escalated to DANGEROUS (Aug 2025).
- Recurring brake pad advisories (Aug 2021) escalated to MAJOR failure (Aug 2024).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until September 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,116 miles/year, suggesting normal usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 44,688 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 66,985 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 77,930 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 77,930 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 89,978 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 97,821 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 101,736 mi |
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 2021 | FAIL | 105,711 mi |
MAJOR Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 105,711 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 112,200 mi |
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 112,200 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 120,394 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 129,898 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 129,898 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 137,829 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 137,829 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF62 OFY, 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.