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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 14 April 2027 (304 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,317 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 48/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 16,317 miles. The 2020 service gap and a 2012 engine timing belt degradation are significant concerns that warrant careful investigation.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,656 miles per year, with a notable drop to 1,831 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, and another to 4,027 miles between June 2023 and June 2024.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre failures and advisories across multiple tests (Jun 2019, Jun 2021, Jun 2022, Jun 2024, Apr 2026).
- Exhaust system advisories on 4 separate tests (
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until April 2027, offering immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent low mileage (5,656 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or suspension components.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 16,317 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 22,133 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 29,097 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 42,558 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 42,562 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 57,307 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 63,859 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 65,690 mi |
ADVISORY Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 69,717 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust casing corroded
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 75,476 mi |
ADVISORY Rear exhaust casing deteriorating ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 80,865 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY rear back box exhaust outer skin damaged MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 80,865 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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