BJ12 LXL

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
999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 August 2026 (65 days away)
Last recorded mileage
996 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 996 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a significant mileage anomaly, raises serious concerns about its true condition and past maintenance.

The vehicle shows unusually high usage before Aug 2016 (27,110 mi/yr equivalent), then normal usage (7,131 mi/yr) from 2016 onwards, indicating a potential mileage anomaly.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories from 2016 to 2025, escalating to dangerous failures in Aug 2021.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories from 2017 to 2024, indicating a systemic wear pattern.
  • Unusually high mileage before Aug 2016 (27,110 mi/yr equivalent) compared to later usage.
  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective advisory in Aug 2021, a major safety concern.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-18, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in recent tests.
  • Consistent annual mileage since 2016, suggesting regular use.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

Aug 2015: 996 mi PASSAug 2016: 27,661 mi PASSAug 2017: 37,910 mi PASSAug 2018: 45,642 mi PASSAug 2019: 53,658 mi PASSAug 2020: 60,990 mi PASSAug 2021: 67,729 mi FAILAug 2021: 67,729 mi PASSAug 2022: 75,393 mi PASSAug 2023: 83,312 mi PASSAug 2024: 90,223 mi PASSAug 2025: 97,025 mi FAILAug 2025: 97,025 mi PASS97k49k1kAug 2015Aug 2025

MOT test history — 11/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2015 PASS 996 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Aug 2016 PASS 27,661 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Advised To Check Tracking
Aug 2017 PASS 37,910 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre is deteroirated
Aug 2018 PASS 45,642 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 53,658 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 60,990 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2021 FAIL 67,729 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 67,729 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 75,393 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2023 PASS 83,312 mi
ADVISORY Fuel filler cap seal is perished
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2024 PASS 90,223 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Aug 2025 FAIL 97,025 mi
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split in several places. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy section deteriorated and blowing. Strong Advise. (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Handbrake lever comes up high and has little reserve travel. Strong Advise.
Aug 2025 PASS 97,025 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy section deteriorated and blowing. Strong Advise. (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Handbrake lever comes up high and has little reserve travel. Strong Advise.

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