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
- 1380 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 April 2027 (294 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 65,436 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 65,436 miles. While it has a long MOT, the low mileage and unresolved engine warning light require thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before April 2025 (3 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, and a recent low annual usage of 2,621 miles between April 2025 and March 2026.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Apr 2025 (3 mi/yr equivalent).
- Mileage anomaly: Significant drop in annual usage after Apr 2025, then 2,621 miles to Mar 2026.
- Engine warning light: Failed MOT on 2026-03-25 for Engine MIL inoperative or malfunction.
- Mileage integrity
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT: Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-04-04, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring failures: The single failure on 2026-03-25 for Engine MIL was immediately rectified.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) for this model is excellent.
- Reliable engine: Known for 2.5L engine reliability and manual transmission durability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 65,436 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 65,440 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 68,061 mi |
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 68,061 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP62 RYC, 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.