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
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 March 2027 (276 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,911 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 62/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 18,911 miles. While it has a long MOT, the low mileage and repeated issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 49,320 miles over 14 years (Jan 2012 to Feb 2026), which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 49,320 mi over 14 years (Jan 2012 to Feb 2026).
- Recurring exhaust advisories across 9 tests (Mar 2020, Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026).
- Recurring wheel bearing advisories across 3 tests (Mar 2020, Feb 2022, Feb 2023).
- Recurring suspension coil spring advisories across 2 tests (Feb 2021, Feb 2022).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-17, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures, suggesting current issues are being addressed.
- Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage since first registration.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 18,911 mi |
USER ENTERED Nearside front and Offside front tyres wearing on edges.
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 21,577 mi |
ADVISORY undertrays fitted ADVISORY Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 26,532 mi |
ADVISORY Engine covers/undertrays fitted
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 30,608 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 36,718 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 42,416 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 42,416 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 42,862 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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 43,413 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust box wrap / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection ADVISORY light corrosion to some underbody components ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 43,413 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust box wrap / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection ADVISORY light corrosion to some underbody components ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
|
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 45,018 mi |
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust silencer getting poor
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 45,018 mi |
ADVISORY Rear exhaust silencer getting poor
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 46,611 mi |
ADVISORY Rear exhaust silencer getting poor
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 48,055 mi |
ADVISORY Rear exhaust rear silencer getting poor
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 49,320 mi |
ADVISORY Rear exhaust silencer getting poor
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 CFP, 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.