BD57 XPY

2007 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 September 2026 (97 days away)
Last recorded mileage
36,738 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2007 Volkswagen has 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 36,738 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the mileage discrepancy and persistent advisories for brakes, tyres, and suspension warrant significant caution.

A critical mileage anomaly is present: 67,968 miles in Nov 2014 decreased to 20,556 miles in Nov 2015, followed by a significant jump to 51,350 miles/yr equivalent by Nov 2016, indicating potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Nov 2014 (67,968 mi) and Nov 2015 (20,556 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased from 67,968 miles (Nov 2014) to 20,556 miles (Nov 2015) — possible odometer fraud.
  • Recurring major failures: Emissions (2 failures), Bodywork (1 failure) — structural integrity concerns.
  • Recurring advisories: Brakes (12 advisories), Tyres (11 advisories), Suspension (8 advisories) — consistent wear pattern.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-20, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has maintained it to pass.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standards for its age.
  • Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage (5,610 miles/yr) suggests light use.

Mileage history

Nov 2010: 36,738 mi FAILNov 2010: 36,740 mi PASSNov 2011: 49,149 mi FAILNov 2011: 49,149 mi PASSNov 2012: 59,601 mi PASSNov 2013: 63,775 mi PASSNov 2014: 67,968 mi PASSNov 2015: 20,556 mi PASSNov 2016: 73,595 mi PASSOct 2017: 76,142 mi PASSNov 2018: 78,305 mi PASSNov 2019: 80,242 mi FAILNov 2019: 80,242 mi PASSNov 2020: 82,103 mi PASSNov 2021: 83,999 mi FAILNov 2021: 84,070 mi PASSNov 2022: 86,312 mi FAILNov 2022: 86,332 mi PASSSep 2023: 88,486 mi PASSAug 2024: 96,799 mi PASSSep 2025: 104,887 mi PASS105k63k21kNov 2010Sep 2025

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2010 FAIL 36,738 mi
FAIL Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
USER ENTERED rear discs wearing
Nov 2010 PASS 36,740 mi
USER ENTERED rear discs wearing
Nov 2011 FAIL 49,149 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2011 PASS 49,149 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2012 PASS 59,601 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 63,775 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 67,968 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 20,556 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 73,595 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 76,142 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four, fronts and rears (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre perished
Nov 2018 PASS 78,305 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2019 FAIL 80,242 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2019 PASS 80,242 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 82,103 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2021 FAIL 83,999 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nov 2021 PASS 84,070 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 FAIL 86,312 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nov 2022 PASS 86,332 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 PASS 88,486 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 PASS 96,799 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2025 PASS 104,887 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD57 XPY, 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.