AD09 RYP

2009 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 October 2026 (111 days away)
Last recorded mileage
47,992 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 71/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Volkswagen has 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 47,992 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring suspension and tyre advisories, including a major wheel bearing failure, indicates ongoing maintenance needs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,625 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage over 17 years.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 6 tests (e.g., Sep 2018, Sep 2020) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Major failure for Nearside Rear Wheel bearing (Sep 2020) followed by repeated advisories indicates a recurring issue.
  • Extensive tyre and brake advisories (e.g., Sep 2018, Sep 2020) point to a history of component wear.
  • The 2012-11-13 MOT failure for a rear tyre, followed by an advisory for the same component, shows a reactive approach to maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until October 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,625 mi/yr) suggests light use and less engine/drivetrain stress.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Jul 2012: 47,992 mi PASSNov 2012: 52,626 mi FAILNov 2012: 52,659 mi PASSOct 2013: 60,000 mi PASSOct 2014: 65,742 mi PASSSep 2015: 70,887 mi PASSSep 2016: 74,962 mi PASSSep 2017: 79,317 mi PASSSep 2018: 83,209 mi PASSSep 2019: 87,061 mi PASSSep 2020: 90,803 mi FAILSep 2020: 90,803 mi PASSSep 2021: 93,643 mi PASSSep 2022: 97,502 mi PASSSep 2023: 103,001 mi PASSSep 2024: 106,811 mi PASSOct 2025: 111,087 mi PASS111k80k48kJul 2012Oct 2025

MOT test history — 15/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2012 PASS 47,992 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 52,626 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2012 PASS 52,659 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2013 PASS 60,000 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Oct 2014 PASS 65,742 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2015 PASS 70,887 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 74,962 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 79,317 mi
ADVISORY Check engine dash light illuminated .
Sep 2018 PASS 83,209 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2019 PASS 87,061 mi
ADVISORY Sound deadening material not fully secure Underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2020 FAIL 90,803 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 90,803 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 93,643 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 97,502 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2023 PASS 103,001 mi
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2024 PASS 106,811 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2025 PASS 111,087 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Want the full report on AD09 RYP?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration AD09 RYP, 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.