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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 14 January 2027 (214 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,230 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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 22,230 miles. The car's age and known model-specific timing belt issues are also critical factors.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 22,230 miles in 14 years (below 10% of similar VOLKSWAGENs), with a suspiciously low 767-mile increase between Feb 2022 and Feb 2023.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 60,586 miles over 14 years (typical: 102,402 miles).
- Critical mileage anomaly: 767-mile increase between Feb 2022 and Feb 2023, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
- 2020 service gap: No MOT recorded for the entire year, indicating a period of unverified use or SORN.
- High-risk timing belt degradation: Community-reported issue for 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt, a known weakness for this model.
Working in its favour
- Strong MOT record: 8 of 9 tests passed, with no dangerous defects recorded.
- Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next 3 years.
- Consistent low annual mileage: Average of 4,312 miles/year suggests light, careful use.
- Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-protected
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 22,230 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 26,336 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 28,554 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 31,788 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 35,832 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 37,613 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 38,380 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 41,477 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 45,088 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 51,997 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 51,997 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 60,586 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN12 RLV, 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.