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
- 17 January 2027 (217 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,365 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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 20,365 miles. The vehicle's age and diesel engine require careful inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,516 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension advisories (Jan 2023, Jan 2024, Jan 2025) suggest ongoing wear.
- Recurring brake pad advisories (Jan 2024, Jan 2026) point to a pattern of maintenance needs.
- Two MOT failures (May 2020, Jan 2022) with no defect details are a concern for past issues.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, indicating regular use without abuse.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, ensuring immediate safety.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 20,365 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 27,203 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 34,660 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 37,365 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 45,113 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | FAIL | 56,288 mi |
PRS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 56,288 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 62,787 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 63,670 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY undertray fitted PRS Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 63,670 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY undertray fitted
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 73,848 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 84,785 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 95,515 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 105,545 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN62 WWF, 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.