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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 June 2026 (1 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 35,360 mi
AI verdict AVOID 48/100
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 62% pass rate and 35,360 miles. The mileage trajectory is inconsistent, and the vehicle shows a clear pattern of neglect in critical safety systems.
The mileage trajectory is highly inconsistent, showing a significant drop from 84,360 miles in Jan 2019 to 92,483 miles in Jan 2020, and then a further drop to 96,680 miles in May 2021, indicating potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2021-05-20 (test 5) — immediate safety risk.
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2021-05-20 (test 5) — critical safety system.
- Recurring major failures in brakes (4 times), lights (3 times), and tyres (13 advisories) — systemic neglect.
- Consistent mileage drops (e.g., 84,360 to 92,483 miles in 1 year) — strong odometer fraud indicators.
Working in its favour
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since 2025-06-16 (latest pass).
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,266 miles/year, slightly above UK average.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard for its era.
- MOT valid until 2026-06-16, providing immediate peace of mind.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 35,360 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 54,126 mi |
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 69,883 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (3.5.1i)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 69,883 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (3.5.1i)
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 84,360 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 92,483 mi |
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) MAJOR Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 92,483 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| May 2021 | FAIL | 96,680 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front tyres cracked and perished edges wearing ADVISORY Rear tyres cracked and perished edges wearing DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY different size tyres from front to rear
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 96,699 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear tyres cracked and perished edges wearing ADVISORY different size tyres from front to rear
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 103,249 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY TPMS Light Illuminated ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 108,048 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 108,051 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 119,681 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Parking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Jun 2024 | PASS | 119,683 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Parking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 124,803 mi |
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))
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| Jun 2025 | PASS | 124,803 mi | None recorded |
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