BD05 DPK

2005 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
2460 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 March 2027 (271 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,079 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2005 Volkswagen has 31 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 26,079 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of failures and advisories on critical systems like suspension and brakes makes this a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage averaging 10,484 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2022, but no signs of odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2008 – Jun 2009)
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2008-06-09 (26,079MI) indicates severe neglect.
  • Recurring suspension arm failures/advisories (Feb 2020, Mar 2022, Mar 2024, Mar 2026) show chronic neglect.
  • Recurring brake failures/advisories (Feb 2020, Mar 2022, Mar 2024, Mar 2026) point to systemic issues.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety.
  • MOT valid until 2027-03-12, indicating current roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 26,079 mi FAILJun 2008: 26,079 mi PASSJun 2009: 36,684 mi FAILJun 2009: 36,762 mi PASSJun 2009: 36,762 mi FAILJun 2010: 47,578 mi PASSMay 2011: 57,951 mi PASSMay 2012: 68,999 mi FAILMay 2012: 68,999 mi PASSMay 2013: 79,386 mi PASSMay 2014: 97,177 mi PASSSep 2015: 118,619 mi PASSAug 2016: 136,509 mi FAILAug 2016: 136,509 mi PASSFeb 2018: 159,877 mi FAILFeb 2018: 159,878 mi PASSJan 2019: 171,604 mi FAILJan 2019: 171,604 mi PASSFeb 2020: 185,035 mi PASSMar 2021: 187,699 mi FAILMar 2021: 187,710 mi PASSMar 2022: 195,914 mi FAILMar 2022: 195,920 mi PASSMar 2023: 204,382 mi FAILMar 2023: 204,391 mi PASSMar 2024: 215,140 mi FAILMar 2024: 215,149 mi PASSFeb 2025: 219,819 mi FAILFeb 2025: 219,820 mi PASSMar 2026: 222,149 mi FAILMar 2026: 222,152 mi PASS222k124k26kJun 2008Mar 2026

MOT test history — 18/31 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 FAIL 26,079 mi
PRS Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2008 PASS 26,079 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 36,684 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
USER ENTERED Rear inner b/pads appear abit low
Jun 2009 PASS 36,762 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED rear inner brake pads look low
Jun 2009 FAIL 36,762 mi
PRS Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED rear inner brake pads look low
Jun 2010 PASS 47,578 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 57,951 mi None recorded
May 2012 FAIL 68,999 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
May 2012 PASS 68,999 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 79,386 mi
USER ENTERED advise front brake pads getting low
May 2014 PASS 97,177 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED n/s no plate lamp dim
Sep 2015 PASS 118,619 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Aug 2016 FAIL 136,509 mi
FAIL Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY slight binding o/s/r brake
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)
Aug 2016 PASS 136,509 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY slight binding o/s/r brake
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)
Feb 2018 FAIL 159,877 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Feb 2018 PASS 159,878 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Jan 2019 FAIL 171,604 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jan 2019 PASS 171,604 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 185,035 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear silencer outer casing in poor condition
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2021 FAIL 187,699 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear exhaust silencers in poor condition
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 187,710 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear exhaust silencers in poor condition
Mar 2022 FAIL 195,914 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Mar 2022 PASS 195,920 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Mar 2023 FAIL 204,382 mi
MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 204,391 mi
ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Mar 2024 FAIL 215,140 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2024 PASS 215,149 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 219,819 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to reinforcements (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to reinforcements (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2025 PASS 219,820 mi
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 Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Mar 2026 FAIL 222,149 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 222,152 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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