BV12 WAA

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
BLUE
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
4 April 2027 (294 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,055 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 37,055 miles. The vehicle's mileage is low, but the underlying issues present a significant and immediate safety risk.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,280 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this is overshadowed by the severe MOT defects.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Apr 2023 and Feb 2021, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in lights, suspension, and brakes across multiple tests.
  • Persistent advisories for shock absorber wear and tyre condition since 2017.
  • The vehicle has been driven with under-trays obscuring underside components since 2015.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
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Mileage history

Feb 2015: 37,055 mi PASSFeb 2015: 37,055 mi FAILMar 2016: 45,282 mi PASSFeb 2017: 49,902 mi PASSFeb 2018: 54,868 mi PASSFeb 2019: 58,306 mi PASSFeb 2020: 61,989 mi PASSFeb 2021: 63,035 mi PASSFeb 2022: 66,912 mi FAILFeb 2022: 66,912 mi PASSApr 2023: 72,613 mi FAILApr 2023: 72,613 mi PASSMar 2024: 77,638 mi FAILMar 2024: 77,643 mi PASSMar 2025: 83,173 mi FAILApr 2025: 83,173 mi PASSMar 2026: 89,550 mi FAILApr 2026: 89,550 mi PASS90k63k37kFeb 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2015 PASS 37,055 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Feb 2015 FAIL 37,055 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Mar 2016 PASS 45,282 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 49,902 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front poor condition split in middle of blade
Feb 2018 PASS 54,868 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 58,306 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 61,989 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 63,035 mi
ADVISORY Front 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))
Feb 2022 FAIL 66,912 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Feb 2022 PASS 66,912 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2023 FAIL 72,613 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 72,613 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2024 FAIL 77,638 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
Mar 2024 PASS 77,643 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 FAIL 83,173 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all x 4 (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Apr 2025 PASS 83,173 mi
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all x 4 (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2026 FAIL 89,550 mi
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 89,550 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 WAA, 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.