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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 September 2026 (87 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,422 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 8,422 miles. The very low annual mileage (2,397 miles/year) is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.
The vehicle shows only 8,422 miles in 14 years, significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, with a 1,872-mile increase between May 2019 and September 2020, indicating a major mileage discrepancy.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 8,422 miles over 14 years (May 2019: 20,642 mi, Sep 2025: 32,855 mi).
- Mileage anomaly: 1,872-mile increase between May 2019 (20,642 mi) and Sep 2020 (22,514 mi) is highly suspicious.
- 2012 timing belt advisory: '2012–present' engine timing belt degradation is a known model weakness for this age.
- Very low annual usage: 2,397 miles/year suggests prolonged inactivity, which can lead to fluid degradation and component wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-09: No immediate MOT renewal costs.
- Clean recent MOT pass (Sep 2025): No current test failures or dangerous defects.
- No recurring major failures: Single 2018 brake disc advisory was immediately rectified.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: Excellent safety credentials for a 2012 vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 8,422 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 11,380 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 15,608 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 18,305 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) PRS Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sticker moved to the top corner of the N/S/F windscreen (8.3.1e)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 18,305 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 20,642 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 22,514 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 23,472 mi |
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 23,472 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 25,791 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 28,095 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 30,110 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp as marked (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 32,855 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN12 URC, 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.