2007 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2007
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 January 2027 (229 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,281 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 46/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2007 Volkswagen has 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 42,281 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring minor and major defects, particularly with tyres and headlamps, indicates a history of reactive maintenance.
The mileage trajectory shows consistent, normal usage with 42,281 miles over 19 years, averaging 6,269 miles/year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories across 12 tests (2019–2026) suggest chronic wear issues.
- Recurring headlamp advisories (2019–2024) escalated to major failures, indicating a persistent electrical issue.
- Engine oil advisory noted in 4 separate tests (2019–2026) points to a recurring maintenance concern.
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover advisories in 2 separate tests (2022, 2023) highlight suspension wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Valid MOT until January 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age (6,269 mi/yr) suggests light, non-abusive use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/23 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 42,281 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 57,966 mi |
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 57,966 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 65,764 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2013 | FAIL | 77,505 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Jul 2013 | PASS | 77,520 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 82,916 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 88,116 mi |
FAIL Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 88,116 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 92,641 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | FAIL | 96,016 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) PRS Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 96,016 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 101,425 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 104,984 mi |
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 108,813 mi |
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 110,476 mi |
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2022 | FAIL | 113,462 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 113,462 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))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 115,981 mi |
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Jul 2023 | PASS | 115,981 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 118,494 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Jul 2024 | PASS | 118,495 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 119,697 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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