BJ12 BNK

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

Apr 2015: 23,118 mi PASSApr 2015: 23,118 mi FAILApr 2016: 24,793 mi FAILApr 2016: 24,793 mi PASSApr 2017: 27,601 mi PASSApr 2018: 34,765 mi PASSApr 2019: 39,599 mi FAILApr 2019: 39,599 mi PASSOct 2020: 44,762 mi FAILOct 2020: 44,762 mi PASSMar 2022: 47,733 mi FAILMar 2022: 47,733 mi PASSApr 2023: 49,118 mi PASSApr 2024: 50,401 mi PASSApr 2025: 52,121 mi FAILApr 2025: 52,134 mi PASSApr 2026: 53,852 mi PASS54k38k23kApr 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
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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