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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 19 May 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,171 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 44/100
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 24,171 miles. The vehicle's MOT expired in May 2025, making it currently unroadworthy.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,907 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a period of very low annual usage (2020-2021).
Things to check
- May 2025: Failed MOT test with no subsequent valid MOT certificate, making it currently unroadworthy.
- 2017-03-17: Failed MOT for a fractured Nearside Front Coil spring and damaged anti-roll bar linkage.
- 2016-03-24: Failed MOT for insecure Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint and misaligned headlamps.
- Recurring suspension advisories (2017, 2023) and a 2025 failure suggest ongoing wear and tear.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,907 miles/year, indicating light and regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 24,171 mi |
ADVISORY emissions too clean for result
|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 27,067 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 27,067 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | FAIL | 38,114 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 38,344 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 49,526 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 60,405 mi |
ADVISORY Central Exhaust sleeve corroded still supports exhaust.
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 70,364 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 70,367 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 72,801 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 76,998 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 83,640 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 90,635 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2025 | FAIL | 105,886 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY undertray fitted
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 105,889 mi |
ADVISORY undertray fitted
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK62 XHJ, 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.