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
- 22 September 2026 (100 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,775 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 52/100
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 6 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 29,775 miles. The mileage is significantly below average, with a suspiciously high jump before 2024, raising odometer integrity concerns.
The vehicle shows 29,775 miles at Sep 2022, then 36,672 miles by Sep 2023 (a 6,897-mile jump), followed by 49,308 miles by Sep 2024 (a 12,636-mile jump), and only 52,699 miles by Sep 2025 (a 3,391-mile jump). This pattern, especially the 12,636-mile jump in 2024, is highly anomalous and suggests potential odometer tampering.
Things to check
- Sep 2022: Failed MOT with advisory for Offside Front Outer Tyre damage and Nearside Front Nail in tyre.
- Sep 2022: Failed MOT with MAJOR defect for Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover.
- Sep 2025: Failed MOT with ADVISORY for Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit.
- Mileage significantly below average: 52,699 miles over 14 years (3,840 mi/yr vs. UK average 8,000 mi/yr).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-22, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent annual MOT testing since 2012 registration.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 29,775 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 29,775 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 36,672 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 49,308 mi |
ADVISORY under trays fitted
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 52,699 mi |
PRS Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side front (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front top mount bearing rought ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 52,699 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front top mount bearing rought ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW12 EKV, 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.