BD02 CVL

2002 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 July 2025
Last recorded mileage
80,641 mi

AI verdict AVOID 26/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Volkswagen has 25 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 80,641 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing implausibly low usage for extended periods.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 220,628 miles in July 2019 to 229,156 miles in January 2021, then a further drop to 229,659 miles in September 2022, and only 47 miles in the subsequent 2 years.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other ro
  • DANGEROUS emissions failure recorded on 2008-04-03, a critical safety defect.
  • Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (MAJOR) on 2008-04-03, a recurring and serious issue.
  • Suspension shock absorber worn (ADVISORY) on 2008-04-03, a recurring and serious issue.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its time.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test in August 2025, suggesting current roadworthiness.
  • The vehicle has a consistent

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 80,641 mi PASSApr 2007: 95,772 mi PASSApr 2008: 108,094 mi FAILApr 2008: 108,094 mi PASSNov 2008: 115,216 mi PASSApr 2009: 119,168 mi PASSApr 2010: 128,652 mi PASSMar 2011: 137,748 mi FAILMar 2011: 137,748 mi PASSJun 2012: 153,314 mi FAILJun 2012: 153,314 mi PASSMay 2013: 158,213 mi PASSMay 2014: 171,319 mi PASSMay 2015: 189,742 mi PASSJun 2016: 201,609 mi FAILJun 2016: 201,618 mi PASSJun 2017: 209,193 mi FAILJun 2017: 209,193 mi PASSJun 2018: 216,390 mi PASSJul 2019: 220,628 mi FAILJul 2019: 220,628 mi PASSJan 2021: 229,156 mi PASSSep 2022: 229,659 mi PASSJul 2024: 229,706 mi PASSAug 2025: 242,802 mi FAIL243k162k81kJun 2006Aug 2025

MOT test history — 18/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 80,641 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 95,772 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 FAIL 108,094 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2008 PASS 108,094 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 115,216 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 119,168 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 128,652 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 137,748 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
USER ENTERED slight CV joint knock
USER ENTERED front brake discs starting to corrode and lip on inner faces.
Mar 2011 PASS 137,748 mi
USER ENTERED slight CV joint knock
USER ENTERED front brake discs starting to corrode and lip on inner faces.
Jun 2012 FAIL 153,314 mi
FAIL Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2012 PASS 153,314 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 PASS 158,213 mi
ADVISORY Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
May 2014 PASS 171,319 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
May 2015 PASS 189,742 mi
ADVISORY Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2016 FAIL 201,609 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Coolant leak Rear of engine
ADVISORY Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Jun 2016 PASS 201,618 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Coolant leak Rear of engine
ADVISORY Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Jun 2017 FAIL 209,193 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Jun 2017 PASS 209,193 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Jun 2018 PASS 216,390 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
Jul 2019 FAIL 220,628 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 220,628 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 229,156 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 229,659 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2024 PASS 229,706 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Aug 2025 FAIL 242,802 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY brake pad wear light on pads not worn out
DANGEROUS Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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