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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 March 2027 (268 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,446 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 38,446 miles. However, a critical timing belt degradation issue is noted in the community knowledge, which is a major concern for a 14-year-old diesel engine.
Mileage is consistent with 7,495 miles/year, averaging 38,446 miles over 14 years, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Critical timing belt degradation noted in community knowledge for a 2012 diesel.
- Engine oil advisory from Feb 2026 MOT requires immediate attention.
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high failure on 2015-03-06, though rectified.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Clean MOT pass record with zero failures across 8 tests.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,495 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 38,446 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 38,446 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 47,527 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | FAIL | 56,129 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Console bushes split ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Console bushes Split
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 56,193 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 65,652 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 76,149 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 outer seats ADVISORY engine and underbody covers fitted ADVISORY emssions test too clean to register results
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 84,053 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ADVISORY The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read ADVISORY The engine & under body has covers fitted
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 86,637 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 91,405 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 95,230 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 99,217 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 102,828 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 105,970 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
About this page
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