BT12 OVE

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
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 July 2026 (43 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,021 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 51/100

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 71% pass rate and 23,021 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's history suggests ongoing maintenance needs.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage averaging 7,579 miles/year, but a significant anomaly exists: suspiciously low mileage (7 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2022 and again (552 mi/yr equivalent) before Jan 2021, indicating periods of prolonged inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-10-03 (test 82,395 mi) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories (Jan 2021, Jul 2023) and failures (Oct 2019, Jul 2023) indicate chronic system neglect.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (Jul 2017, Sep 2018, Jul 2023) and corrosion on shock absorbers (Jul 2017) point to structural wear.
  • Suspiciously low mileage (7 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2022 and (552 mi/yr equivalent) before Jan 2021 suggests periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-27, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,579 miles/year since 2012, showing no recent high usage.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Jun 2025).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates strong safety features for its age.

Mileage history

May 2015: 23,021 mi PASSJun 2016: 31,508 mi PASSMay 2017: 43,996 mi PASSSep 2018: 67,196 mi FAILSep 2018: 67,283 mi PASSOct 2019: 82,395 mi FAILOct 2019: 82,442 mi PASSJan 2021: 83,146 mi PASSJul 2022: 83,157 mi FAILJul 2022: 83,172 mi PASSJul 2023: 91,238 mi FAILJul 2023: 91,252 mi PASSJul 2024: 96,188 mi PASSJun 2025: 102,354 mi PASS102k63k23kMay 2015Jun 2025

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 23,021 mi
USER ENTERED both rear tyres stepped
Jun 2016 PASS 31,508 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 43,996 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre cut in tread no cords
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY rear brakes saqueeking
Sep 2018 FAIL 67,196 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside front mirror hanging off
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Both front tyres wearing on outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2018 PASS 67,283 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Both front tyres wearing on outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oct 2019 FAIL 82,395 mi
MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 82,442 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 83,146 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 FAIL 83,157 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Jul 2022 PASS 83,172 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Jul 2023 FAIL 91,238 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 91,252 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 PASS 96,188 mi
ADVISORY EXHAUST BACK BOX (SILENCER) OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND OUTER LAYER PEELING / EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP CORRODED
ADVISORY OIL RESIDUE ON ENGINE
Jun 2025 PASS 102,354 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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