AD09 VRN

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
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 May 2027 (330 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,581 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 18,581 miles. The MOT history shows recurring suspension and steering issues, but the mileage is unusually low for its age, raising serious concerns about its true condition and usage.

The vehicle shows an extremely low mileage of 18,581 miles over 17 years, averaging only 2,852 miles per year, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year and raises a high mileage anomaly flag.

Things to check

  • Mileage significantly below UK average: 18,

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-10, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the April 2026 pass.
  • Consistent, albeit low, mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or emissions in recent years.

Mileage history

Jun 2012: 18,581 mi PASSMay 2013: 20,421 mi PASSMay 2013: 20,421 mi FAILApr 2014: 22,593 mi PASSMay 2015: 24,589 mi PASSMay 2016: 27,157 mi PASSApr 2017: 28,865 mi PASSApr 2018: 32,550 mi PASSApr 2019: 34,575 mi PASSMay 2020: 36,026 mi FAILMay 2020: 36,026 mi PASSApr 2021: 37,362 mi PASSApr 2022: 39,618 mi PASSApr 2023: 41,583 mi PASSApr 2024: 44,047 mi PASSApr 2025: 46,419 mi PASSApr 2026: 49,389 mi FAILApr 2026: 49,391 mi PASS49k34k19kJun 2012Apr 2026

MOT test history — 15/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2012 PASS 18,581 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 20,421 mi
USER ENTERED Rear washer jet not working.
USER ENTERED Both front brake discs show some signs of wear and scoring.
May 2013 FAIL 20,421 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED Rear washer jet not working.
USER ENTERED Both front brake discs show some signs of wear and scoring.
Apr 2014 PASS 22,593 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 24,589 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 PASS 27,157 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 28,865 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked
Apr 2018 PASS 32,550 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 34,575 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 36,026 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))
May 2020 PASS 36,026 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 PASS 37,362 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Apr 2022 PASS 39,618 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 PASS 41,583 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 44,047 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 PASS 46,419 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2026 FAIL 49,389 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 49,391 mi None recorded

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