BD51 AJU

2001 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 September 2026 (96 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,109 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 2001 Volkswagen has 24 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 21,109 miles. While it has a long MOT, the consistent low mileage and numerous advisories warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,095 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 21,109 miles recorded over 25 years.

Things to check

  • Major emissions failure recorded on 2006-07-05, a critical safety and environmental concern.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 4 separate MOT tests (Jul 2019, Aug 2022, Sep 2023, Sep 2025) indicate a persistent wear issue.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (5,095 mi/yr) suggests limited use, which can exacerbate age-related wear.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2006, implying a period of non-use or administrative issues.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-18, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded since the 2006 emissions failure.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,095 mi/yr) suggests light use, potentially reducing wear on certain components.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.

Mileage history

Jul 2006: 21,109 mi PASSJun 2007: 24,359 mi PASSJul 2008: 33,455 mi PASSJul 2009: 36,297 mi PASSJul 2010: 39,017 mi PASSJul 2011: 44,340 mi PASSJul 2012: 47,836 mi PASSJul 2013: 53,092 mi PASSJul 2014: 57,842 mi PASSJul 2014: 57,842 mi FAILJul 2015: 68,802 mi FAILJul 2015: 68,802 mi PASSJul 2016: 71,184 mi FAILJul 2016: 71,343 mi PASSJul 2017: 78,190 mi PASSAug 2018: 86,001 mi PASSJul 2019: 94,259 mi PASSAug 2020: 101,072 mi PASSAug 2021: 107,239 mi PASSAug 2022: 112,109 mi PASSSep 2023: 116,822 mi PASSSep 2024: 121,044 mi FAILSep 2024: 121,068 mi PASSSep 2025: 125,977 mi PASS126k74k21kJul 2006Sep 2025

MOT test history — 20/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2006 PASS 21,109 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 24,359 mi
USER ENTERED SLIGHTLY LOW EFFORT RECORDED BY NEAR SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE.
Jul 2008 PASS 33,455 mi
USER ENTERED nsf brake disc pitting on inner surface
Jul 2009 PASS 36,297 mi
USER ENTERED centre exhaust bracket poor condition
USER ENTERED nearside front brake discs starting to pit inner surface
USER ENTERED slight imbalance front brakes
Jul 2010 PASS 39,017 mi
USER ENTERED front tyres at 2.5mm
Jul 2011 PASS 44,340 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Jul 2012 PASS 47,836 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust deteriorated
Jul 2013 PASS 53,092 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust deteriorated
Jul 2014 PASS 57,842 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED exhaust deteriorated
USER ENTERED front tyres wearing inner edges
USER ENTERED rear tyres at 3.0-3.5mm
Jul 2014 FAIL 57,842 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED exhaust deteriorated
USER ENTERED front tyres wearing inner edges
USER ENTERED rear tyres at 3.0-3.5mm
Jul 2015 FAIL 68,802 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Centre Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED both front headlamps beam deteriorated
USER ENTERED offside front wing damaged
USER ENTERED offside outer door sill damaged
USER ENTERED slight blow from exhaust,center exhaust mount missing,exhaust in general poor condition
USER ENTERED both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated
Jul 2015 PASS 68,802 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED both front headlamps beam deteriorated
USER ENTERED offside front wing damaged
USER ENTERED offside outer door sill damaged
USER ENTERED slight blow from exhaust,center exhaust mount missing,exhaust in general poor condition
USER ENTERED both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated
Jul 2016 FAIL 71,184 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2016 PASS 71,343 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 78,190 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 86,001 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 94,259 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2020 PASS 101,072 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 107,239 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 PASS 112,109 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2023 PASS 116,822 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All inners (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2024 FAIL 121,044 mi
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 121,068 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 125,977 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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