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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 April 2027 (307 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,118 mi
AI verdict AVOID 33/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 23,118 miles. Most critically, the mileage of 53,852 miles over 14 years is significantly below average, raising serious odometer integrity concerns.
The vehicle shows a critically low mileage of 53,852 miles over 14 years, averaging only 3,764 miles per year, which is a significant anomaly and raises serious odometer fraud concerns.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below average: 53,852 mi over
Working in its favour
- Current MOT valid until April 2027, indicating a recent pass despite historical issues.
- No outstanding MOT failures or advisories as of the most recent test (April 2026).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
- Consistent annual mileage trajectory (if genuine) suggests a single owner or careful use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 23,118 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | FAIL | 23,118 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 24,793 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY nearside rear tyre showing wear ADVISORY offside rear tyre tread cracking
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 24,793 mi |
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre showing wear ADVISORY offside rear tyre tread cracking
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 27,601 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY slight cracking nearside rear and offside front tyres
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 34,765 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 39,599 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY coolant low
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 39,599 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 44,762 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 44,762 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 47,733 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 47,733 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 49,118 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 50,401 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 52,121 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Apr 2025 | PASS | 52,134 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 53,852 mi | None recorded |
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