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)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 July 2026 (46 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,695 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 76/100
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 22,695 miles. The recent MOT pass in July 2025 carries an advisory for a shock absorber, which is a significant upcoming repair.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,059 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent period of very low usage (2,518 miles in 2024-2025).
Things to check
- Shock absorber advisory noted on 2025-07-31 (test 9) — a significant upcoming repair.
- Service gap in 2020 (no MOT recorded) — investigate reason for off-road use.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (8,059 mi/yr) with no fraud indicators.
- Single minor MOT failure (2021-01-01) immediately rectified and passed same day.
- No recurring major system failures (e.g., engine, transmission, suspension) beyond tyres and brakes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 22,695 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED tyre(s) showing slight deterioration
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 32,296 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ADVISORY Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 39,860 mi |
ADVISORY Rear tyre(s) deteriorated inside tread
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 47,841 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 55,837 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 63,913 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 63,914 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 74,737 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 84,888 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 94,829 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 106,852 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 109,370 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP12 EFG, 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.