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
- 1199 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 3 January 2019
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,878 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 5 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 18,878 miles. The recent MOT failure for tyres and lights, while fixed, indicates a need for thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 18,878 miles over 14 years, averaging 10,457 miles per year, which is slightly above the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- 2012 VW 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt degradation is a major unresolved issue for this diesel engine.
- Failed MOT on 2017-12-21 for Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth and Tyre pressure monitoring system.
- Failed MOT on 2017-12-21 for Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working.
- Failed MOT on 2017-12-21 for Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Passed 4 out of 5 MOT tests, showing a generally well-maintained vehicle.
- Normal mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
- Recent MOT failure on 2017-12-21 was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/5 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 18,878 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 28,957 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 47,422 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
|
| Dec 2017 | FAIL | 62,483 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 62,485 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT61 NCX, 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.