BK12 LKJ

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
RED
Engine
999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 July 2026 (19 days away)
Last recorded mileage
48,390 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 48,390 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the recurring tyre and brake advisories, combined with the extremely low recent mileage, make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle recorded 48,390 miles by March 2019, but only 507 miles in the 14 months leading up to June 2025, indicating a severe and unexplained mileage anomaly.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: Only 507 miles recorded in the last 14 months (Jun 2024–Jun 2025), indicating a severe and unexplained mileage anomaly.
  • Recurring tyre advisories: 8 advisories across 4 tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020, Mar 2019, Apr 2021) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories: 2 advisories (Mar 2019, Mar 2020) for worn discs suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Dangerous brake failure: Offside rear brake binding recorded on 2017-03-09, a serious safety defect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness and compliance.
  • No recurring major failures on critical systems like engine or transmission.
  • Consistent annual mileage before the recent anomaly (10,036 miles/year).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2012 model is excellent.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 48,390 mi PASSMar 2016: 55,717 mi PASSMar 2017: 74,090 mi FAILMar 2017: 74,090 mi PASSMar 2018: 87,669 mi FAILMar 2018: 87,669 mi PASSMar 2019: 95,838 mi FAILMar 2019: 95,838 mi PASSMar 2020: 101,617 mi PASSApr 2021: 108,269 mi FAILApr 2021: 108,269 mi PASSApr 2022: 119,416 mi PASSJul 2023: 128,648 mi PASSJun 2024: 134,948 mi PASSJun 2025: 135,453 mi PASS135k92k48kMar 2015Jun 2025

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 48,390 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 55,717 mi
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
Mar 2017 FAIL 74,090 mi
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 74,090 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2018 FAIL 87,669 mi
ADVISORY slight bind o/s/f wheel
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Mar 2018 PASS 87,669 mi
ADVISORY slight bind o/s/f wheel
Mar 2019 FAIL 95,838 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 95,838 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 101,617 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 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2021 FAIL 108,269 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front drl inop
ADVISORY Offside Front slight play inner steering rack
Apr 2021 PASS 108,269 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front slight play inner steering rack
Apr 2022 PASS 119,416 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2023 PASS 128,648 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 PASS 134,948 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 PASS 135,453 mi None recorded

Want the full report on BK12 LKJ?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 LKJ, 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.