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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 17 May 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 66,365 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
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 5 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 66,365 miles. While recent tests show resolution, the high mileage and unverified usage during a 4-year MOT gap present significant risks.
The vehicle shows high annual usage (19,589 mi/yr), but a critical 4-year MOT gap (Aug 2016–Oct 2020) means mileage during this period is unverified, raising fraud concerns.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-10-13 (efficiency <50%) — immediate safety concern.
- Major electronic power steering failure on 2020-10-13 — indicates complex system fault.
- Major offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on 2020-10-13 — recurring wear.
- Unverified mileage during 4-year MOT gap (Aug 2016–Oct 2020) — potential odometer fraud.
Working in its favour
- Recent clean MOT pass on 2023-05-18 with no failures or advisories.
- No recurring failures on the same system since the 2020-10-13 major failures.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, not sitting idle.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/5 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 66,365 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 92,152 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 174,249 mi |
MAJOR Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
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| Oct 2020 | PASS | 175,046 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 223,001 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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 Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
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