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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 September 2026 (96 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,684 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 13,684 miles. The car's age and known model-specific timing belt issues also present significant long-term risks.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,203 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 3-mile discrepancy in July 2019 is noted.
Things to check
- Major emissions failure recorded on 2019-07-27, though retested and passed.
- Recurring tyre wear advisories on 2015-04-23 and 2017-06-28, indicating a persistent issue.
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit on 2025-09-18, a recent and significant advisory.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-18, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,203 miles/year, no fraud indicators.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 13,684 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)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 18,200 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | FAIL | 22,131 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall worn
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 22,138 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall worn
|
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 25,960 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 25,962 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 32,029 mi |
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 32,026 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 38,046 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 51,461 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 63,863 mi |
ADVISORY wipers slightly smearing
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 78,753 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 92,081 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 98,874 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 LKL, 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.