AP07 ECA

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
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 September 2026 (88 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,279 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 24,279 miles. The significant drop in annual mileage since 2019 also warrants careful investigation.

The vehicle shows a consistent mileage trajectory from 74,782 miles in April 2019 to 85,827 miles in September 2025, with a notable drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories (2021, 2022, 2023) and brake advisories (2021, 2022) indicate ongoing wear.
  • A major failure for the nearside rear service brake excessively binding was recorded in September 2021.
  • The offside front coil spring fractured or broke, leading to a major failure in September 2021.
  • The vehicle has experienced a significant drop in annual mileage since 2019, from ~3,000 miles/year to ~1,000 miles/year.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until September 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No DANGEROUS defects are currently outstanding from the latest MOT test in September 2025.
  • The car has consistently passed its MOT tests since the initial failures were addressed.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good safety features for its age.

Mileage history

Apr 2010: 24,279 mi PASSApr 2011: 31,737 mi PASSMay 2012: 39,852 mi PASSMay 2013: 45,537 mi PASSApr 2014: 51,976 mi PASSMay 2015: 56,557 mi PASSMay 2016: 60,682 mi FAILMay 2016: 60,728 mi PASSMay 2017: 65,832 mi PASSMay 2018: 70,344 mi PASSApr 2019: 74,782 mi PASSSep 2020: 77,878 mi FAILSep 2020: 77,881 mi PASSSep 2021: 78,351 mi FAILSep 2021: 78,355 mi PASSSep 2022: 79,061 mi PASSSep 2023: 80,352 mi PASSAug 2024: 82,576 mi PASSSep 2025: 85,827 mi FAILSep 2025: 85,827 mi PASS86k55k24kApr 2010Sep 2025

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2010 PASS 24,279 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 31,737 mi
USER ENTERED off side front tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
USER ENTERED off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
May 2012 PASS 39,852 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 45,537 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 51,976 mi
USER ENTERED Small chips in windscreen
USER ENTERED Wishbone bushes slightly starting to perish
USER ENTERED Front tyres perishing between tread
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
USER ENTERED Rear tyres 3mm
May 2015 PASS 56,557 mi
USER ENTERED small chips in windscreen
May 2016 FAIL 60,682 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi pipe. (7.1.2)
May 2016 PASS 60,728 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi pipe. (7.1.2)
May 2017 PASS 65,832 mi
ADVISORY slight blow from front flexi exhaust pipe
ADVISORY wishbone bushes splitting and perished
ADVISORY both front tyres perished between treads
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre perished between treads
May 2018 PASS 70,344 mi
ADVISORY All four tyres perished slightly between treads
ADVISORY Near side front tyre outer sidewall perished
ADVISORY Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished
Apr 2019 PASS 74,782 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 77,878 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 77,881 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 FAIL 78,351 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Under trays Fitted
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 78,355 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Under trays Fitted
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 79,061 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension assembley corroded
ADVISORY Rear all suspension components corroded
ADVISORY Under trays fitted
Sep 2023 PASS 80,352 mi
ADVISORY advised front suspension bed very rusty
ADVISORY advised engine under trays engine cover fitted
Aug 2024 PASS 82,576 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2025 FAIL 85,827 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY advised rear suspension is rusty
Sep 2025 PASS 85,827 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY advised rear suspension is rusty

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