2012 DAF TRUCKS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- DAF TRUCKS
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- YELLOW
- Engine
- 4461 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- No details held by DVLA
- Last recorded mileage
- 217,706 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 Daf Trucks has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 217,706 miles. The high total mileage and recurring windscreen advisories make this a high-risk purchase.
A critical mileage decrease of 207,058 miles occurred between May 2019 (254,979 mi) and Oct 2019 (47,921 mi), strongly suggesting odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between May 2019 (254,979 mi) and Oct 2019 (47,921 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
- Mileage decreased by 207,058 miles between May 2019 (254,979 mi) and Oct 2019 (47,921 mi).
- No MOT recorded for 3 years (May 2022 to Jan 2026), with unverified mileage during this period.
- High total mileage of 217,706 miles for a 2012 vehicle, indicating heavy commercial use.
Working in its favour
- No MOT failures recorded for the majority of its life, indicating general roadworthiness.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate as of Jan 2026, confirming current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in the provided data.
- The high mileage is consistent with a commercial vehicle, not a personal car.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | PASS | 217,706 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 254,979 mi |
(48)
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 47,921 mi |
(59)
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 267,879 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 298,878 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 310,711 mi |
ADVISORY A Windscreen: Chip in screen offside ( view not affected ) (23.1) MAJOR Reversing lamp (in addition to 1 above): does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected. (63.7.a) MAJOR offside rear Reflectors, conspicuity markings and/or rear markers: missing, incorrectly positioned and red colour is reflected to the front or white to the rear. (62.1.a.ii) MAJOR For all vehicles fitted with a tachograph: tachograph installation/calibration plaque missing or damaged (where required). (26.2.a)
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 310,758 mi |
ADVISORY A Windscreen: Chip in screen offside ( view not affected ) (23.1)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU62 YTB, 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.