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
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 January 2027 (231 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 41,519 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 41,519 miles. Recurring tyre and brake advisories, combined with low annual mileage, indicate potential neglect and immediate costs.
A critical mileage decrease of 3,429 miles was recorded between Jan 2023 (76,337 mi) and Jan 2024 (72,908 mi), strongly suggesting possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jan 2023 (76,337 mi) and Jan 2024 (72,908 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased by 3,429 miles between Jan 2023 (76,337 mi) and Jan 2024 (72,908 mi).
- Offside Rear Shock absorber advisory (Aug 2017) indicates a worn suspension component.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 31 January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 41,519 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 42,424 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 47,931 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 53,284 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 59,094 mi |
MAJOR Position lamp lens seriously defective both front (4.2.1 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate light (4.7.2 (a))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 59,094 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 65,356 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 67,794 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 76,337 mi |
ADVISORY All tyres starting to perish. ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 72,908 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 76,152 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 80,259 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front front fog light not working
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT62 AOV, 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.