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
- RED
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 March 2027 (263 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 125,959 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 125,959 miles. While it has a valid MOT, there are significant concerns regarding its timing belt and water pump, which are critical components for this model.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,617 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage from 2018 to 2020 (134,430 to 144,581 miles), indicating a change in driving patterns.
Things to check
- High mileage of 235,285 miles (Feb 2026) suggests heavy commercial use.
- No defect details provided for the 2018-12-11 and 2022-05-10 MOT failures.
- Significant mileage drop from 2018 to 2020 (134,430 to 144,581 miles) is unusual.
- Critical timing belt and water pump issues are a major concern for this model.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in recent MOTs.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 125,959 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 134,430 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 135,080 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 144,581 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | FAIL | 167,968 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 168,311 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 201,353 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 221,259 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 235,285 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BR07 TAG, 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.