BG62 MFA

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
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 October 2026 (118 days away)
Last recorded mileage
46,929 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 46,929 miles. However, its MOT history reveals a pattern of recurring failures and advisories, particularly concerning brakes, tyres, and lights, indicating a history of reactive maintenance.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,895 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories across 5 tests (Oct 2019, Oct 2020, Sep 2022, Oct 2024, Oct 2025).
  • Recurring tyre failures and advisories across 5 tests (Oct 2019, Sep 2022, Oct 2024, Oct 2025).
  • Recurring light failures and advisories across 6 tests (Oct 2019, Oct 2020, Sep 2021, Sep 2022, Sep 2023, Oct 2024).
  • Recurring exhaust and suspension advisories across 4 tests (Oct 2024, Oct 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 8,895 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • No persistent structural or mechanical failures (e.g., engine, transmission).

Mileage history

Nov 2015: 46,929 mi FAILNov 2015: 46,929 mi PASSOct 2016: 60,181 mi FAILOct 2016: 60,181 mi PASSOct 2017: 74,584 mi PASSOct 2018: 89,220 mi FAILOct 2018: 89,221 mi PASSOct 2019: 95,160 mi FAILOct 2019: 95,160 mi PASSOct 2020: 100,018 mi FAILOct 2020: 100,028 mi PASSSep 2021: 104,197 mi FAILSep 2021: 104,204 mi PASSSep 2022: 108,727 mi FAILSep 2022: 108,727 mi PASSSep 2023: 113,594 mi PASSOct 2024: 118,339 mi FAILOct 2024: 118,339 mi PASSOct 2025: 122,609 mi PASS123k85k47kNov 2015Oct 2025

MOT test history — 11/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2015 FAIL 46,929 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY undertrays fitted to vehicle
ADVISORY items removed from drivers view
ADVISORY headlight adjuster reset to check aim
Nov 2015 PASS 46,929 mi
ADVISORY undertrays fitted to vehicle
ADVISORY items removed from drivers view
ADVISORY headlight adjuster reset to check aim
Oct 2016 FAIL 60,181 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY undertrays fitted
ADVISORY TPMS light on
Oct 2016 PASS 60,181 mi
ADVISORY undertrays fitted
ADVISORY TPMS light on
Oct 2017 PASS 74,584 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 89,220 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 89,221 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 95,160 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 95,160 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2020 FAIL 100,018 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2020 PASS 100,028 mi
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2021 FAIL 104,197 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Sep 2021 PASS 104,204 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))
Sep 2022 FAIL 108,727 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Sep 2022 PASS 108,727 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Sep 2023 PASS 113,594 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 FAIL 118,339 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 118,339 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 122,609 mi
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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