AF09 WNB

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
26 October 2026 (134 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,959 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 21,959 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems demands thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,937 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Oct 2024): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2019-12 and 2024-10, indicating a persistent and serious safety issue.
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories from 2020-10 to 2023-10, escalating to major failures, suggesting chronic neglect.
  • Recurring exhaust advisories across 6 tests (2019-12, 2020-10, 2021-10, 2022-10, 2023-10, 2024-10) point to an ongoing, unaddressed problem.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-26, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,937 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear on engine.

Mileage history

Dec 2011: 21,959 mi PASSDec 2012: 29,545 mi PASSDec 2013: 36,910 mi PASSDec 2014: 44,565 mi FAILDec 2014: 44,720 mi PASSDec 2015: 51,984 mi FAILDec 2015: 51,984 mi PASSNov 2016: 59,305 mi PASSDec 2017: 67,107 mi PASSDec 2018: 74,444 mi PASSDec 2019: 82,955 mi PASSOct 2020: 87,954 mi PASSOct 2021: 93,789 mi FAILOct 2021: 93,789 mi PASSOct 2022: 101,263 mi FAILOct 2022: 101,263 mi PASSOct 2023: 106,740 mi FAILOct 2023: 106,740 mi PASSOct 2024: 111,546 mi FAILOct 2024: 111,548 mi PASSOct 2025: 116,682 mi FAILOct 2025: 116,687 mi PASS117k69k22kDec 2011Oct 2025

MOT test history — 15/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2011 PASS 21,959 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 29,545 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2013 PASS 36,910 mi
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre has "age cracks" between tread blocks
Dec 2014 FAIL 44,565 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FAIL Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre cracking
Dec 2014 PASS 44,720 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre cracking
Dec 2015 FAIL 51,984 mi
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 85v (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY oil leak
Dec 2015 PASS 51,984 mi
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY oil leak
Nov 2016 PASS 59,305 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 67,107 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 74,444 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 82,955 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 PASS 87,954 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2021 FAIL 93,789 mi
PRS Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Oct 2021 PASS 93,789 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 101,263 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 101,263 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 FAIL 106,740 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi outer skin corroded
Oct 2023 PASS 106,740 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi outer skin corroded
Oct 2024 FAIL 111,546 mi
PRS Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2024 PASS 111,548 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Oct 2025 FAIL 116,682 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
ADVISORY Bonnet secondary catch seized
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 116,687 mi
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))

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