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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 2967 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 June 2026 (3 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,838 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 65/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 42,838 miles. The recent tyre advisories and a past suspension failure also warrant careful inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 7,725 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 2,607 miles in 2021.
Things to check
- 2012 VW 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt degradation [2012–present] (~50,000 miles) — High-Risk for a 2.9L diesel.
- Vacuum-controlled water pump failure in 2.9/3.0 V6 Cayenne/Q7 causing coolant ingress (~48,000 miles) — High-Risk for a 2.9L diesel.
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2017-04-27 FAILED) — Indicates past suspension neglect.
- Nearside Front and Offside Front Tyres worn close to legal limit (2019-04-29 ADVISORY) — Immediate replacement needed.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory averaging 7,725 miles/year, with no anomalies.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in the recent MOT history.
- Valid MOT until June 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — High safety standards for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 42,838 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 52,616 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 60,527 mi |
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 60,527 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 69,143 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 69,174 mi |
ADVISORY Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 74,718 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 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))
|
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 79,097 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 79,097 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 81,704 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 86,749 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 92,176 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 98,298 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 98,302 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 103,877 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ12 SYR, 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.