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
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 September 2026 (97 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,493 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 24,493 miles. The low annual mileage and a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating are positive, but the timing belt degradation is a significant model-specific weakness.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 4,345 miles/year, with a significant drop from 4,412 miles/year in 2018-2019 to just 644 miles/year in 2020-2021, raising odometer integrity concerns.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 59,359 miles over 14 years (typical: 102,402 miles).
- Recurring coil spring advisories (Aug 2022, Aug 2023, Aug 2025) indicate ongoing suspension wear.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Aug 2022, Aug 2023) suggest consistent wear and tear on critical safety components.
- Community-reported 'timing belt degradation' is a known model weakness for this 2012 Caddy.
Working in its favour
- Clean MOT pass record with zero failures across 8 tests since 2015.
- Valid MOT until September 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (4,345 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 24,493 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working daytime running lamp (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 24,493 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 31,107 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 37,583 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 37,583 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 41,052 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 45,464 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 47,458 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 48,102 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 51,128 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 54,084 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 56,823 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 59,359 mi |
ADVISORY Central Heat shield insecure ( rattling) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV62 EHE, 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.