BD52 URR

2003 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 October 2020
Last recorded mileage
74,410 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

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

This 2003 Volkswagen has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 74,410 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and numerous unresolved advisories from the most recent MOT make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jan 2018 (935 mi/yr equivalent) and a 3-year unrecorded mileage period (Dec 2014–Jan 2018), followed by a significant spike to 230,595 miles by Apr 2019.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre failure recorded on 2009-11-24 (test 2009-11-24).
  • Mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before Jan 2018 (935 mi/yr) and a 3-year unrecorded period (Dec 2014–Jan 2018).
  • Most recent MOT (Apr 2019) failed due to dangerous tyre condition, then passed same day with multiple unresolved advisories.
  • The vehicle has been untaxed since registration and has no valid MOT since 2020-10-05.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent high annual mileage, suggesting regular use and maintenance.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 74,410 mi PASSDec 2007: 88,714 mi PASSDec 2008: 103,105 mi PASSNov 2009: 123,795 mi PASSNov 2010: 160,143 mi PASSDec 2011: 193,843 mi PASSDec 2012: 217,069 mi FAILDec 2012: 217,069 mi PASSDec 2013: 221,647 mi PASSDec 2014: 226,945 mi PASSJan 2018: 229,866 mi FAILJan 2018: 229,866 mi PASSApr 2019: 230,595 mi FAILApr 2019: 230,596 mi PASS231k153k74kDec 2006Apr 2019

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 74,410 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 88,714 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 103,105 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 123,795 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)
Nov 2010 PASS 160,143 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Dec 2011 PASS 193,843 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2012 FAIL 217,069 mi
FAIL Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED back box rusty
Dec 2012 PASS 217,069 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED back box rusty
Dec 2013 PASS 221,647 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED rear exh silencer deterating
USER ENTERED brake pipes hidden by fuel tank
Dec 2014 PASS 226,945 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED rear exh silencer deterating
Jan 2018 FAIL 229,866 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
FAIL engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 229,866 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Apr 2019 FAIL 230,595 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Outer both sides sill corroded
Apr 2019 PASS 230,596 mi
ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Outer both sides sill corroded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD52 URR, 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.