BD56 XBO

2006 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BROWN
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 December 2019
Last recorded mileage
95,310 mi

AI verdict AVOID 60/100

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

This 2006 Volkswagen has 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 95,310 miles. The car's age, high mileage, and lack of recent MOT status present significant risks.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high usage, averaging 13,647 miles per year, with a recorded 177,080 miles by December 2018, indicating heavy commercial or long-distance driving.

Things to check

  • Vehicle is currently not valid for MOT, having expired on 2019-12-26.
  • High annual mileage (13,647 mi/yr) suggests heavy commercial use, accelerating wear.
  • No MOT history available for the last 6 years (2019 onwards), a significant red flag.
  • The 2018 MOT pass is the only recorded test, with no subsequent retests or inspections.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Single MOT pass in 2018 at 177,080 miles indicates a long, consistent service history.
  • No recorded failures or advisories on the single MOT test from 2018.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Nov 2009: 95,310 mi PASSDec 2010: 112,579 mi PASSDec 2011: 119,135 mi PASSDec 2012: 127,109 mi PASSDec 2013: 135,664 mi PASSDec 2014: 144,573 mi FAILDec 2014: 144,573 mi PASSDec 2015: 157,925 mi PASSDec 2016: 163,687 mi FAILDec 2016: 163,687 mi PASSDec 2017: 167,852 mi FAILDec 2017: 167,898 mi PASSDec 2018: 177,080 mi PASS177k136k95kNov 2009Dec 2018

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2009 PASS 95,310 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 112,579 mi
USER ENTERED unable to check rear seatbelts child seats fitted noise from gearbox at idle suspect input shaft
Dec 2011 PASS 119,135 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2012 PASS 127,109 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
Dec 2013 PASS 135,664 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Dec 2014 FAIL 144,573 mi
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Dec 2014 PASS 144,573 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 157,925 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 163,687 mi
FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
ADVISORY Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges of the tread.
Dec 2016 PASS 163,687 mi
ADVISORY Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges of the tread.
Dec 2017 FAIL 167,852 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY all tyres have extreme wear on inside edge
ADVISORY all tyres perished
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Dec 2017 PASS 167,898 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY all tyres have extreme wear on inside edge
ADVISORY all tyres perished
Dec 2018 PASS 177,080 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD56 XBO, 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.