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
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 September 2026 (107 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,979 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 51/100
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 85% pass rate and 38,979 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring suspension, brake, and tyre failures/advisories over its 14-year history indicates a high-maintenance vehicle.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,032 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension arm advisories (Nov 2020) escalated to major failures (Sep 2025).
- Recurring brake disc advisories (Nov 2020) escalated to major failures (Sep 2025).
- Recurring tyre wear advisories (Dec 2021) escalated to dangerous failures (Nov 2022).
- Offside Rear Shock absorber had a serious fluid leak (Nov 2022), a major safety concern.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-29, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 9,032 miles/year.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 38,979 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 47,855 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) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked all around ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre age cracked all around
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 56,310 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 65,953 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 69,078 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 75,548 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 83,632 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 88,608 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 88,615 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 96,329 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 109,327 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))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 124,108 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 124,108 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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