2017 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 September 2026 (91 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 0 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Volkswagen has 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate. While recent failures were addressed, the car's past maintenance and mileage integrity warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows a suspiciously low mileage of 572 miles between January 2017 and September 2023, followed by normal usage, indicating a potential odometer fraud or a period of inactivity.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 572 miles recorded between Jan 2017 and Sep 2023, then normal usage.
- Recurring Engine MIL failures: Jun 2022 and Sep 2024, suggesting unresolved engine issues.
- Engine/Oil Major Failure: Sep 2024, indicating a significant underlying engine problem.
- Tyre and Suspension Recurring Advisories: Multiple advisories across tests for critical wear items.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until September 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Engine MIL failures were addressed and retested successfully.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 23,022 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 41,537 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 61,746 mi |
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 61,746 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 62,452 mi |
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 62,452 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 76,100 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 76,102 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 96,971 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 96,971 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AP17 WKO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.