AD09 YDV

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)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 October 2026 (117 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,675 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 76% pass rate and 35,675 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated failures makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 10,563 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage over its 17-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Oct 2025): Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-10-10, immediately preceding a PASS.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2025-10-10, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS defects on 2025-10-10 for suspension and exhaust.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,563 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.

Mileage history

Jan 2013: 35,675 mi PASSJan 2014: 47,069 mi PASSJan 2015: 59,211 mi PASSJan 2016: 69,258 mi PASSFeb 2017: 78,983 mi PASSJan 2018: 88,504 mi PASSFeb 2019: 99,676 mi FAILFeb 2019: 99,676 mi PASSJan 2020: 106,946 mi PASSAug 2021: 114,103 mi PASSOct 2022: 124,257 mi PASSOct 2023: 142,349 mi FAILOct 2023: 142,351 mi PASSOct 2024: 160,177 mi FAILOct 2024: 160,389 mi PASSOct 2025: 177,297 mi FAILOct 2025: 177,299 mi PASS177k106k36kJan 2013Oct 2025

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2013 PASS 35,675 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2014 PASS 47,069 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Jan 2015 PASS 59,211 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2016 PASS 69,258 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 78,983 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2018 PASS 88,504 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 FAIL 99,676 mi
ADVISORY unable to obtain emissions reading - too clean
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have age cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 99,676 mi
ADVISORY unable to obtain emissions reading - too clean
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have age cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 106,946 mi
ADVISORY no exhaust emissions result obtained - emissions too clean
Aug 2021 PASS 114,103 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 124,257 mi
ADVISORY no emissions test result - too clean
Oct 2023 FAIL 142,349 mi
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 142,351 mi
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 FAIL 160,177 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, cracked and surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 160,389 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, cracked and surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2025 FAIL 177,297 mi
MAJOR Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction headlining dropped (3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, cracked and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside registration plate lamp dim
MINOR Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly worn
ADVISORY Offside Front strut top bearing slightly worn
ADVISORY Coolant leak cambelt side of engine
Oct 2025 PASS 177,299 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, cracked and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside registration plate lamp dim
MINOR Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly worn
ADVISORY Offside Front strut top bearing slightly worn
ADVISORY Coolant leak cambelt side of engine

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