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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 November 2026 (141 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 69,637 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 69,637 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the vehicle's safety record makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,652 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the MOT history is highly problematic.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Oct 2024): Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 2015-06-29: Failed MOT with dangerous tyre defects and worn brake discs.
- 2019-08-2019: Recurring tyre advisories escalated to dangerous failures by Sep 2020.
- 2022-10-2022: Failed MOT with dangerous tyre defects and worn brake discs.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory over 13 years, averaging 9,652 miles/year.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT records.
- Passed 8 out of 12 MOT tests, indicating some periods of roadworthiness.
- Valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | FAIL | 69,637 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 69,637 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 76,724 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items. ADVISORY advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 85,557 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY engine covers and undertays fitted
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 93,563 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 100,935 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 105,608 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 105,608 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 110,065 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 110,065 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 114,103 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 114,126 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 119,385 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 126,622 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 126,622 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 133,359 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT12 WHC, 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.