AG09 UXX

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
13 February 2027 (244 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,185 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 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 34,185 miles. The vehicle's age, mileage, and consistent issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,589 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 3-year period of very low annual mileage (Jan 2021 to Feb 2022).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Feb 2024) and brakes (Jan 2025) indicate severe neglect of safety-critical components.
  • Recurring MAJOR failures: Suspension (5 times) and brakes (2 times) show a clear pattern of structural and mechanical neglect.
  • Corrosion on suspension arms: Noted in Feb 2023 and Jan 2025, indicating ongoing and worsening structural integrity issues.
  • Unexplained 3-year low mileage: Jan 2021 to Feb 2022 saw only 3,180 miles, suggesting periods of inactivity or poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • Mileage consistency: Normal annual usage of 6,589 miles/year, aligning with typical UK driving.
  • MOT currently valid: Until February 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage readings are consistent, showing no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Mileage history

Nov 2012: 34,185 mi PASSNov 2012: 34,185 mi FAILJan 2014: 44,456 mi PASSJan 2014: 44,456 mi FAILJan 2015: 53,934 mi PASSJan 2016: 61,463 mi PASSFeb 2017: 70,008 mi PASSFeb 2018: 78,561 mi FAILFeb 2018: 78,561 mi PASSJan 2019: 81,404 mi PASSJan 2020: 84,667 mi PASSJan 2021: 86,602 mi PASSFeb 2022: 89,782 mi PASSFeb 2023: 93,933 mi PASSFeb 2024: 98,902 mi FAILFeb 2024: 98,902 mi PASSJan 2025: 105,448 mi PASSJan 2026: 112,657 mi FAILFeb 2026: 112,686 mi PASS113k73k34kNov 2012Feb 2026

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2012 PASS 34,185 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 34,185 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jan 2014 PASS 44,456 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 FAIL 44,456 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jan 2015 PASS 53,934 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 61,463 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Feb 2017 PASS 70,008 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of (3.5.1i)
Feb 2018 FAIL 78,561 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY corrosion to front and rear brake discs
Feb 2018 PASS 78,561 mi
ADVISORY corrosion to front and rear brake discs
Jan 2019 PASS 81,404 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 84,667 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 86,602 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 89,782 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 PASS 93,933 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2024 FAIL 98,902 mi
ADVISORY oil level low
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (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 Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2024 PASS 98,902 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (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 Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2025 PASS 105,448 mi
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 112,657 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside 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))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Feb 2026 PASS 112,686 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside 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))
ADVISORY Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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