AK57 BTU

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 August 2023
Last recorded mileage
28,300 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 28,300 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of issues suggests a vehicle that requires careful inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,931 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant spike in early years (131,704 mi by Sep 2018) followed by lower annual usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures (Sep 2019, Sep 2020) and advisories (Aug 2021, Aug 2022) indicate a pattern of neglect.
  • Recurring headlamp failures (Sep 2019, Sep 2020) and advisories (Aug 2021, Aug 2022) suggest a persistent electrical or optical issue.
  • Engine oil advisory from Aug 2022 is a recent unresolved maintenance item.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2023, implying it has not been used or maintained for some time.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no signs of odometer fraud.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Aug 2010: 28,300 mi PASSSep 2011: 33,603 mi PASSAug 2012: 37,645 mi PASSAug 2013: 40,915 mi PASSSep 2014: 60,114 mi PASSSep 2015: 81,665 mi PASSAug 2016: 100,398 mi PASSSep 2017: 118,795 mi PASSSep 2018: 131,704 mi PASSSep 2019: 144,236 mi FAILSep 2019: 144,541 mi PASSSep 2020: 152,781 mi FAILSep 2020: 152,781 mi PASSAug 2021: 160,711 mi FAILSep 2021: 160,750 mi PASSAug 2022: 170,951 mi PASS171k100k28kAug 2010Aug 2022

MOT test history — 13/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2010 PASS 28,300 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 33,603 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 37,645 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 40,915 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 60,114 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2015 PASS 81,665 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 100,398 mi
ADVISORY child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2017 PASS 118,795 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 131,704 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 FAIL 144,236 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2019 PASS 144,541 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY abs intermittent light off at time off test
Sep 2020 FAIL 152,781 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2020 PASS 152,781 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 160,711 mi
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 160,750 mi
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 170,951 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY slight play in N/S inner rack arm

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