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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1600 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 January 2027 (215 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,789 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 42,789 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring suspension and brake advisories, escalating to failures, indicates ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 6,665 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension arm advisories (Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Jan 2026) and subsequent failures (Mar 2022) suggest ongoing wear.
- Recurring brake disc advisories (Aug 2018, Jan 2026) and subsequent failures (Aug 2018) indicate a history of brake maintenance.
- Rear subframe corrosion noted as advisory (Jan 2026) is a significant long-term structural concern.
- Rear suspension arm corrosion noted as advisory (Jan 2026) is another long-term structural concern.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until January 2027 provides immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age (6,665 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 42,789 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 53,985 mi |
USER ENTERED nearside front tyres worn outer edge
|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 60,735 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 63,892 mi |
USER ENTERED wipers poor USER ENTERED rear tyres cracked USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre USER ENTERED osr tyre feathered
|
| Jul 2016 | FAIL | 66,928 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) PRS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 66,928 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 69,738 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 69,738 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 72,096 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 72,096 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 73,529 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 76,741 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 80,891 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 86,450 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 86,499 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 91,619 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 98,840 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 108,022 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 113,656 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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