AK09 XHO

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 May 2027 (341 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,763 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 24,763 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring tyre and exhaust advisories, combined with extremely low annual usage, raises concerns about long-term reliability and maintenance.

The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual mileage, averaging only 3,752 miles per year, with a notable drop to just 1,476 miles between May 2022 and May 2023.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 12 tests (e.g., May 2026) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring exhaust advisories across 5 tests (e.g., May 2026) suggest ongoing issues.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (3,752 mi/yr) for a 17-year-old vehicle.
  • Four test failures, including a fractured coil spring (May 2020), and horn not working (May 2020).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-21, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent, albeit low, mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Mileage history

Apr 2012: 24,763 mi PASSApr 2013: 29,687 mi PASSApr 2014: 34,305 mi PASSApr 2015: 37,649 mi PASSApr 2016: 41,048 mi PASSApr 2017: 43,366 mi FAILApr 2017: 43,367 mi PASSApr 2018: 47,180 mi PASSApr 2019: 50,804 mi PASSMay 2020: 54,342 mi FAILMay 2020: 54,342 mi PASSApr 2021: 56,484 mi FAILApr 2021: 56,486 mi PASSMay 2022: 57,962 mi PASSMay 2023: 59,967 mi PASSMay 2024: 61,740 mi FAILMay 2024: 61,740 mi PASSMay 2025: 63,793 mi PASSMay 2026: 65,267 mi FAILMay 2026: 65,267 mi PASS65k45k25kApr 2012May 2026

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2012 PASS 24,763 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 29,687 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 34,305 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 37,649 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 41,048 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 43,366 mi
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)
Apr 2017 PASS 43,367 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 47,180 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2019 PASS 50,804 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 54,342 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2020 PASS 54,342 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2021 FAIL 56,484 mi
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a) (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))
Apr 2021 PASS 56,486 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))
May 2022 PASS 57,962 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 59,967 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
May 2024 FAIL 61,740 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
May 2024 PASS 61,740 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
May 2025 PASS 63,793 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2026 FAIL 65,267 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
May 2026 PASS 65,267 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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