BT61 XBU

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 March 2027 (262 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,238 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 75% pass rate and 33,238 miles. While these were addressed, the sheer volume of related advisories indicates a vehicle that has required continuous maintenance and attention to wear-and-tear items.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,318 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, and a recent period of lower annual usage (e.g., 3,945 miles 2020-2021) that is typical for a 14-year-old vehicle.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in suspension, brakes, and steering systems across multiple MOT tests.
  • High volume of advisories for exhaust corrosion and registration plate lamp issues.
  • Persistent brake disc wear advisories from Feb 2019 to Feb 2025.
  • Multiple tyre and ball joint advisories escalating to failures.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until March 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 33,238 mi PASSMar 2016: 46,468 mi PASSMar 2017: 55,025 mi FAILMar 2017: 55,025 mi PASSFeb 2018: 62,855 mi PASSFeb 2019: 70,351 mi PASSFeb 2020: 78,066 mi FAILFeb 2020: 78,066 mi PASSMar 2021: 82,011 mi PASSFeb 2022: 86,248 mi PASSFeb 2023: 98,053 mi FAILFeb 2023: 98,055 mi PASSMar 2024: 109,635 mi PASSFeb 2025: 112,974 mi FAILFeb 2025: 112,974 mi PASSFeb 2026: 117,832 mi PASS118k76k33kMar 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 33,238 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 46,468 mi
ADVISORY engine cover fitted
ADVISORY under cover fitted
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY surface corrosion to exhaust
Mar 2017 FAIL 55,025 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 55,025 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 62,855 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY corrosion to exhaust
Feb 2019 PASS 70,351 mi
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2020 FAIL 78,066 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
Feb 2020 PASS 78,066 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
Mar 2021 PASS 82,011 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust system corroded
Feb 2022 PASS 86,248 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 98,053 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Feb 2023 PASS 98,055 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Mar 2024 PASS 109,635 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover/under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust corroded
Feb 2025 FAIL 112,974 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust corroded
Feb 2025 PASS 112,974 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust corroded
Feb 2026 PASS 117,832 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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