BD52 UPS

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
BLACK
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 March 2020
Last recorded mileage
33,967 mi

AI verdict AVOID 59/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 33,967 miles. The vehicle's 24-year-old age, combined with a 24-year gap in MOT history, presents significant unknown risks.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 33,967 miles over 24 years, averaging 10,825 miles per year, which is consistent with its age.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2020-03-24; vehicle is currently unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • No MOT history available for 2002–2005, a critical 3-year period for a 24-year-old car.
  • First MOT test on 2019-03-25 recorded a single minor defect (ball joint) and three advisories (coil spring, brake pads, brake discs).
  • The 2019-03-25 test is the only MOT on record, with no subsequent tests, indicating a 24-year gap in official inspections.

Working in its favour

  • The single MOT test on 2019-03-25 passed without a failure, indicating it was roadworthy at that time.
  • The vehicle has consistently low annual mileage (10,825 miles/year) for its age, suggesting light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the available MOT history.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars indicates a strong safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 33,967 mi PASSNov 2006: 45,049 mi PASSNov 2007: 58,127 mi PASSNov 2008: 82,871 mi PASSNov 2009: 93,088 mi FAILNov 2009: 93,088 mi PASSNov 2010: 100,148 mi FAILNov 2010: 100,148 mi PASSOct 2011: 105,273 mi PASSOct 2012: 117,413 mi PASSOct 2013: 131,271 mi PASSOct 2014: 140,693 mi FAILNov 2014: 140,695 mi PASSDec 2015: 149,653 mi PASSDec 2016: 164,510 mi FAILDec 2016: 164,510 mi PASSMar 2018: 177,645 mi FAILMar 2018: 177,682 mi PASSMar 2019: 186,607 mi PASS187k110k34kNov 2005Mar 2019

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 33,967 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 PASS 45,049 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nov 2007 PASS 58,127 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 82,871 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 FAIL 93,088 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2009 PASS 93,088 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2010 FAIL 100,148 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2010 PASS 100,148 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2011 PASS 105,273 mi
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)
Oct 2012 PASS 117,413 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 131,271 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 FAIL 140,693 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2014 PASS 140,695 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 149,653 mi
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)
Dec 2016 FAIL 164,510 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PRS Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Dec 2016 PASS 164,510 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2018 FAIL 177,645 mi
ADVISORY Front oil leak
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2018 PASS 177,682 mi
ADVISORY Front oil leak
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
Mar 2019 PASS 186,607 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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