BD54 OTF

2004 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 February 2027 (255 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,332 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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

This 2004 Volkswagen has 27 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 23,332 miles. The vehicle's age and mileage trajectory also present significant risks.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 8,846 miles/year, which is unusual for a 22-year-old vehicle and raises questions about its true usage and maintenance.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in steering (Feb 2024, Feb 2026) and suspension (Feb 2024, Feb 2026).
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (Feb 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022) and brakes (Feb 2026).
  • The vehicle has accumulated 196,092 miles over 22 years, significantly below average usage.
  • The 2004 registration means it is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a £12.50/day charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until February 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good structural integrity.
  • The recurring major failures in steering and suspension were addressed and passed subsequent MOTs.

Mileage history

Nov 2007: 23,332 mi PASSSep 2008: 29,535 mi PASSSep 2009: 42,682 mi PASSSep 2010: 54,449 mi PASSSep 2011: 65,693 mi PASSSep 2012: 78,943 mi PASSAug 2013: 88,793 mi FAILAug 2013: 88,793 mi PASSSep 2014: 100,324 mi PASSAug 2015: 113,099 mi FAILAug 2015: 113,099 mi PASSFeb 2016: 114,842 mi FAILFeb 2016: 114,844 mi PASSFeb 2017: 128,247 mi PASSFeb 2018: 137,799 mi FAILFeb 2018: 137,928 mi PASSFeb 2019: 147,223 mi PASSFeb 2020: 157,563 mi PASSFeb 2021: 163,764 mi PASSFeb 2022: 170,419 mi PASSFeb 2023: 177,789 mi PASSFeb 2024: 183,594 mi FAILFeb 2024: 183,657 mi PASSFeb 2025: 190,466 mi FAILFeb 2025: 190,474 mi PASSFeb 2026: 196,083 mi FAILFeb 2026: 196,092 mi PASS196k110k23kNov 2007Feb 2026

MOT test history — 20/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2007 PASS 23,332 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 29,535 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 42,682 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 54,449 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2011 PASS 65,693 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 78,943 mi
USER ENTERED bothrear tyres worn inside edge
Aug 2013 FAIL 88,793 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Aug 2013 PASS 88,793 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 100,324 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 113,099 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2015 PASS 113,099 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 114,842 mi
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)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Feb 2016 PASS 114,844 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 128,247 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 FAIL 137,799 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2018 PASS 137,928 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 147,223 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front 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))
Feb 2020 PASS 157,563 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Surface corrosion forming on some rear suspension components.
Feb 2021 PASS 163,764 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 170,419 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 177,789 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2024 FAIL 183,594 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 183,657 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 FAIL 190,466 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 190,474 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 FAIL 196,083 mi
MAJOR Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2026 PASS 196,092 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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