BJ12 LXM

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
BLACK
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 May 2027 (347 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,561 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 76% pass rate and 14,561 miles. This critical lack of information prevents any reliable assessment of its mechanical health, mileage integrity, or recurring issues.

No mileage analysis is possible due to the complete absence of MOT history data, which is a critical omission for a 2012 vehicle.

Things to check

  • Complete absence of MOT history data for a 2012 vehicle is a critical red flag.
  • No mileage trajectory can be assessed due to missing MOT records.
  • The 2012 VW 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt degradation is a known model weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-05-27, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Mileage is consistent with average UK usage, averaging 7,860 miles per year.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories are present in the provided, albeit incomplete, data.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 14,561 mi PASSMar 2016: 18,503 mi PASSAug 2016: 19,335 mi PASSAug 2017: 28,351 mi PASSAug 2018: 37,852 mi PASSMay 2019: 45,390 mi FAILMay 2019: 45,390 mi PASSMay 2020: 54,573 mi FAILMay 2020: 54,573 mi PASSMay 2021: 64,225 mi FAILMay 2021: 64,225 mi PASSMay 2022: 76,036 mi PASSMay 2023: 85,502 mi PASSMay 2024: 91,510 mi FAILMay 2024: 91,510 mi PASSMay 2025: 102,558 mi PASSMay 2026: 112,929 mi PASS113k64k15kMar 2015May 2026

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 14,561 mi
USER ENTERED slight handbrake travel
USER ENTERED front wiper blade rubber split but clearing screen
Mar 2016 PASS 18,503 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 19,335 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)
Aug 2017 PASS 28,351 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Aug 2018 PASS 37,852 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2019 FAIL 45,390 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
May 2019 PASS 45,390 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 54,573 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY T P M S lamp on
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))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2020 PASS 54,573 mi None recorded
May 2021 FAIL 64,225 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
May 2021 PASS 64,225 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 76,036 mi
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 85,502 mi None recorded
May 2024 FAIL 91,510 mi
ADVISORY UNDER COVERS FITTED
MAJOR Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
May 2024 PASS 91,510 mi
ADVISORY UNDER COVERS FITTED
May 2025 PASS 102,558 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
May 2026 PASS 112,929 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ12 LXM, 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.