BV62 EFM

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
GREY
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 October 2026 (135 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,302 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 69% pass rate and 12,302 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with tyres, brakes, and suspension components indicate a history of reactive maintenance.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,427 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent period of lower usage (Oct 2023 onwards).

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm failures/advisories from Sep 2018 to Oct 2022.
  • Recurring tyre failures/advisories from Sep 2018 to Oct 2020.
  • Recurring brake disc failures/advisories from Aug 2017 to Oct 2020.
  • Brake pad wear escalating from advisory (Sep 2018) to dangerous failure (Oct 2022).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,427 miles/year.

Mileage history

Sep 2015: 12,302 mi PASSAug 2016: 28,403 mi PASSAug 2017: 47,868 mi FAILAug 2017: 47,869 mi PASSSep 2018: 63,408 mi FAILOct 2018: 63,413 mi PASSOct 2019: 75,446 mi PASSOct 2020: 86,629 mi PASSSep 2021: 93,384 mi FAILSep 2021: 93,391 mi PASSOct 2022: 99,909 mi FAILOct 2022: 99,936 mi PASSOct 2023: 105,231 mi PASSOct 2024: 113,376 mi PASSOct 2025: 116,574 mi FAILOct 2025: 116,575 mi PASS117k64k12kSep 2015Oct 2025

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2015 PASS 12,302 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 28,403 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 47,868 mi
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Aug 2017 PASS 47,869 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Sep 2018 FAIL 63,408 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 63,413 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 75,446 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 86,629 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2021 FAIL 93,384 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 93,391 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 99,909 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oct 2022 PASS 99,936 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 105,231 mi None recorded
Oct 2024 PASS 113,376 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 FAIL 116,574 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 116,575 mi None recorded

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