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
MOT test history — 14/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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)
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| 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))
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| 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))
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| 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))
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| 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))
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| 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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