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
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 July 2026 (47 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,544 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 92% pass rate and 20,544 miles. This, combined with a 2015-04-22 advisory for a water pump failure, points to significant engine wear.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,768 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 14-year history.
Things to check
- 2018-05-22 advisory: 'Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords' — a dangerous defect.
- 2018-05-22 advisory: 'Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))' — a suspension wear item.
- 2018-05-22 advisory: 'Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))' — another tyre wear advisory.
- 2018-05-22 advisory: 'Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))' — a third tyre wear advisory.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 20,544 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 26,028 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 30,172 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 32,779 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 33,387 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 40,446 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 44,741 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 51,103 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 54,703 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 58,044 mi |
PRS Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 58,049 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 61,393 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 64,679 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 SUO, 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.