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
- ORANGE
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 September 2026 (94 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 9,100 mi
AI verdict AVOID 39/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 9,100 miles. While the MOT history shows consistent low mileage, the underlying engine issues make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,818 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the MOT history.
Things to check
- Critical timing belt/engine timing pump failure (community report) — no MOT evidence but severe risk.
- Recurring suspension failures (Aug 2023, Aug 2025) and advisories (e.g., coil spring, Aug 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
- Recurring brake disc wear (Sep 2024, Sep 2025) and lever travel (Sep 2024) suggest a pattern of neglect.
- Recurring tyre wear (Aug 2023, Aug 2025) and headlamp issues (Aug 2023, Aug 2025) point to a history of deferred maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage (4,818 miles/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- Valid MOT until September 2026, indicating current roadworthiness and no immediate retesting costs.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), indicating a solid safety foundation.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 9,100 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 18,670 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 21,995 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 23,853 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 27,394 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 31,260 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 35,992 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 42,768 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 49,464 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 49,464 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 57,334 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 57,334 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 65,759 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/60/15 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)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 65,760 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/60/15 ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV62 LKK, 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.