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
- 27 July 2026 (43 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,934 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
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 14,934 miles. The car's age and mileage demand a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The vehicle shows high initial usage (108k miles by Jun 2018), followed by a significant drop to 3,647 miles/year between Jul 2020 and Jun 2021, then steady low annual mileage (2,957-8,290 miles/year) from 2022 onwards, indicating a change in usage patterns.
Things to check
- High initial mileage (108k by Jun 2018) suggests heavy commercial use.
- Major suspension failure (Offside Rear Coil spring fractured, Jul 2020) was promptly rectified but signals past neglect.
- Consistent high mileage (12,523 mi/yr vs 8,000 UK average) means more wear and tear on components.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-27, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded since the 2020 suspension repair.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high initial usage, shows no suspicious drops or spikes.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 14,934 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 36,627 mi |
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn on inner edge USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 65,351 mi |
ADVISORY Engine cover fitted ADVISORY Under trays fitted
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 86,937 mi |
ADVISORY under trays fitted ADVISORY front wipers split but still clear the screen
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 108,478 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))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 132,848 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 145,315 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 145,315 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 148,962 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 157,252 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 162,382 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 165,339 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 169,121 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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