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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 August 2026 (52 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,271 mi
AI verdict AVOID 39/100
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 26 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 24,271 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a history of dangerous tyre defects and a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 19-year-old car, presents significant and unresolvable risks.
The vehicle exhibits extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,576 miles per year, with suspiciously low usage recorded before July 2023 (105 mi/yr equivalent) and July 2024 (350 mi/yr equivalent).
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Jun 2021, Jun 2022, and Jun 2023, indicating severe neglect of safety-critical wear items.
- Recurring corrosion advisories on the Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm (Jun 2021) and Offside Front Suspension arm (Jun 2021) escalated to MAJOR failures by Jul 2024, indicating structural decay.
- The vehicle's extremely low annual mileage (3,576 mi/yr) for a 19-year-old car is a major red flag for potential long-term storage or neglect.
- A 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2007 vehicle is highly unusual and suggests a data anomaly or a vehicle that has undergone significant changes, raising serious questions about its provenance and safety.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until August 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for the immediate future.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history, as all readings are sequential and plausible.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2007 vehicle is a positive indicator of its inherent safety design, despite the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a consistent MOT history, with all failures and advisories being addressed and retested, showing no gaps in inspections.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/26 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | PASS | 24,271 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 30,045 mi |
USER ENTERED N/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL BALD INNER EDGE USER ENTERED FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW
|
| Jun 2012 | FAIL | 33,546 mi |
FAIL front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 33,555 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 34,014 mi |
USER ENTERED NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE WORN USER ENTERED EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
|
| May 2014 | PASS | 34,642 mi |
USER ENTERED both rear outer tyre walls/treads starting to split/perish
|
| May 2015 | PASS | 35,414 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | FAIL | 36,076 mi |
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) ADVISORY Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY exhaust is corroded ADVISORY both rear tyres are perishes and worn
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 36,076 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY exhaust is corroded ADVISORY both rear tyres are perishes and worn
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 36,748 mi |
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY rear axle corroded ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY re-mould tyres fitted to rear
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 39,112 mi |
ADVISORY all suspension and steering components slightly corroded 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))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 47,034 mi |
ADVISORY slight corrosion to all suspension parts
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 51,378 mi |
ADVISORY slight corrosion on all suspension parts ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
|
| May 2021 | FAIL | 56,915 mi |
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) MAJOR Exhaust silencer insecure front pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY suspension components corroded MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
|
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 56,937 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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| Jun 2021 | PASS | 56,937 mi |
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| May 2022 | FAIL | 62,628 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) 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)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 62,655 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY underbody tray fitted MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 62,658 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY underbody tray fitted
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 63,261 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 63,272 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) ADVISORY Brake pad warning light on ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner/outer tyre walls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight travel on lever (1.1.6 (d))
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| Aug 2023 | PASS | 63,273 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 63,622 mi |
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear suspension corroded MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 63,685 mi |
ADVISORY Rear rear axle corroded MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 66,525 mi |
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 66,534 mi | None recorded |
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