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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 August 2026 (77 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,911 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 70% pass rate and 36,911 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated failures and advisories point to a vehicle requiring ongoing and significant maintenance.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,237 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage, though there was a significant 1-year period (Aug 2022-Aug 2023) of very low usage (1,889 miles).
Things to check
- Aug 2019: Front brakes imbalanced by >50% (DANGEROUS failure) — critical safety system.
- Aug 2019: Nearside Front Suspension arm excessively worn (MAJOR failure) — structural integrity.
- Aug 2020: Offside Rear Tyre had ply/cords exposed (DANGEROUS defect) — immediate safety hazard.
- Aug 2025: Rear Brake pads wearing thin (ADVISORY) — imminent replacement cost.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory over 17 years, averaging 8,237 miles/year.
- Valid MOT until August 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
- Immediate retests after failures demonstrate owner's responsiveness to issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | FAIL | 36,911 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Nov 2012 | PASS | 36,911 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 46,033 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 53,262 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 59,347 mi |
ADVISORY Rear brake discs corroded on edges.
|
| Aug 2016 | FAIL | 67,477 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 67,477 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 76,533 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY rear brake pads wearing low ADVISORY nearside front tyre on 1.6mm ADVISORY offside front tyre wearing heavily to inner tread ADVISORY nearside rear tyre worn to inner tread
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 76,533 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY rear brake pads wearing low
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 84,958 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY corroded wear ridge to both rear brake discs ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 94,277 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY rear coils corroded ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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| Aug 2019 | PASS | 94,277 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY rear coils corroded ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 104,129 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front brake discs heavily worn ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily to inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2020 | PASS | 104,132 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily to inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 113,417 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Aug 2021 | PASS | 113,418 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Aug 2022 | PASS | 115,307 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 123,338 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 127,991 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 137,118 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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