AJ57 VFM

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
13 February 2027 (244 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,922 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 24 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 24,922 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the consistent need for repairs suggests potential underlying issues.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage averaging 5,188 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards (e.g., +6,036 miles from 2019 to 2020, then +1,464 miles from 2020 to 2021).

Things to check

  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories across multiple tests (Mar 2020, Feb 2026).
  • Persistent tyre wear advisories in 8 separate tests (Mar 2020, Feb 2026).
  • Engine oil and suspension arm advisories repeatedly flagged (Mar 2020, Feb 2026).
  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint CV boot split (Feb 2026).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-13, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recurring failures on the same system in the last 2 years.

Mileage history

Nov 2010: 24,922 mi PASSNov 2011: 29,513 mi PASSNov 2012: 32,681 mi PASSNov 2012: 32,681 mi FAILNov 2013: 38,575 mi PASSNov 2014: 43,722 mi PASSNov 2015: 48,951 mi PASSMar 2017: 58,454 mi FAILMar 2017: 58,454 mi PASSMar 2018: 65,587 mi FAILMar 2018: 65,587 mi PASSMar 2019: 72,227 mi PASSMar 2020: 78,263 mi FAILMar 2020: 78,263 mi PASSMar 2021: 79,727 mi PASSMar 2022: 83,850 mi FAILMar 2022: 83,857 mi PASSMar 2023: 88,188 mi FAILMar 2023: 88,190 mi PASSMar 2024: 91,892 mi FAILMar 2024: 91,892 mi PASSFeb 2025: 94,673 mi PASSFeb 2026: 99,284 mi FAILFeb 2026: 99,284 mi PASS99k62k25kNov 2010Feb 2026

MOT test history — 16/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2010 PASS 24,922 mi
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)
USER ENTERED Both front wiper blades smearing slightly
Nov 2011 PASS 29,513 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nov 2012 PASS 32,681 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nov 2012 FAIL 32,681 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nov 2013 PASS 38,575 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nov 2014 PASS 43,722 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 48,951 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 58,454 mi
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)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2017 PASS 58,454 mi
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)
Mar 2018 FAIL 65,587 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Mar 2018 PASS 65,587 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 72,227 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 78,263 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 78,263 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 79,727 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 83,850 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Mar 2022 PASS 83,857 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 88,188 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides / wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 88,190 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides / wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 FAIL 91,892 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower ball joint stud snapped off but still secure
Mar 2024 PASS 91,892 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 94,673 mi
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))
Feb 2026 FAIL 99,284 mi
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer CV boot grease around boot
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2026 PASS 99,284 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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