BD55 JSU

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
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1400 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 April 2026
Last recorded mileage
30,628 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 43/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 30,628 miles. While it has a valid MOT until April 2026, the pattern of issues suggests significant ongoing maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage, averaging only 5,140 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2021 (5,160 miles in 2 years).

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Feb 2022, Mar 2023, Apr 2024).
  • Persistent lighting system issues, including stop lamp failures (Oct 2010, Oct 2020).
  • Brake system advisories are recurring, indicating a pattern of wear (Mar 2025, Oct 2020).
  • The 2021 MOT gap suggests a period of unrecorded use or potential neglect.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until April 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars indicates a strong safety record for its model.
  • The 1.9 TDI engine is known for its reliability and long-term durability.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 30,628 mi FAILOct 2008: 30,628 mi PASSOct 2009: 38,142 mi PASSOct 2010: 45,094 mi FAILOct 2010: 45,094 mi PASSOct 2011: 51,009 mi PASSOct 2012: 58,337 mi PASSOct 2013: 65,393 mi FAILOct 2013: 65,393 mi PASSFeb 2015: 70,259 mi FAILFeb 2015: 70,259 mi PASSApr 2016: 73,834 mi PASSApr 2017: 76,949 mi FAILApr 2017: 76,965 mi PASSMar 2018: 79,640 mi FAILMar 2018: 79,640 mi PASSApr 2019: 82,347 mi PASSOct 2020: 87,507 mi FAILOct 2020: 87,507 mi PASSFeb 2022: 92,406 mi FAILFeb 2022: 92,406 mi PASSMar 2023: 96,790 mi FAILMar 2023: 96,790 mi PASSApr 2024: 100,373 mi FAILApr 2024: 100,373 mi PASSMar 2025: 104,104 mi PASS104k67k31kOct 2008Mar 2025

MOT test history — 16/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 FAIL 30,628 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front brake pads very low on limit of 1.5mm
USER ENTERED nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushs splitting slightly
Oct 2008 PASS 30,628 mi
USER ENTERED front brake pads very low on limit of 1.5mm
USER ENTERED nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushs splitting slightly
Oct 2009 PASS 38,142 mi
USER ENTERED advise front brake discs sligty worn
USER ENTERED advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED advise o/s/r tyre slighty persished
USER ENTERED advise water level low
USER ENTERED advise signs of water leak around radiator fan switch
Oct 2010 FAIL 45,094 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Oct 2010 PASS 45,094 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 51,009 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2012 PASS 58,337 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/f antiroll bar link arm rubber has a split around it rubber boot
USER ENTERED rear tyres are getting close to the wear bars in the tread
Oct 2013 FAIL 65,393 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
USER ENTERED nearside steering inner tie rod slightly worn
Oct 2013 PASS 65,393 mi
USER ENTERED nearside steering inner tie rod slightly worn
Feb 2015 FAIL 70,259 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn on inner edges - 185/65/14-
USER ENTERED Recommend tracking
Feb 2015 PASS 70,259 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn on inner edges - 185/65/14-
USER ENTERED Recommend tracking
Apr 2016 PASS 73,834 mi
ADVISORY Engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Under trays fitted
ADVISORY Baby seat fitted
ADVISORY Near side rear tyre worn on edges 185/60/14
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2017 FAIL 76,949 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY exhaust slight blow
Apr 2017 PASS 76,965 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY exhaust slight blow
Mar 2018 FAIL 79,640 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Mar 2018 PASS 79,640 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 82,347 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 FAIL 87,507 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 87,507 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2022 FAIL 92,406 mi
MAJOR Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front wiper blade slightly worn
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 92,406 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front wiper blade slightly worn
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 FAIL 96,790 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 96,790 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 100,373 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Apr 2024 PASS 100,373 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 104,104 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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