BF51 YLK

2001 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
22,051 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

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

This 2001 Volkswagen has 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 22,051 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 25-year-old vehicle, raises multiple red flags for a buyer.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 7,012 miles/year, averaging 22,051 miles over 25 years, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.

Things to check

  • Major brake failure on 2009-04-27 for both front discs, a critical safety system.
  • Major windscreen wiper failure on 2009-04-27 for effective clearing.
  • Significant 5-year MOT gap from 2007-04-21 to 2008-04-21, indicating potential off-road use.
  • Extremely low mileage (22,051 miles in 25 years) for a 2001 vehicle suggests minimal use or long storage.

Working in its favour

  • Recent clean MOT pass on 2016-06-22 with no advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures on the same system after initial repairs, suggesting issues were addressed.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating honest odometer readings.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 22,051 mi PASSApr 2008: 26,147 mi PASSApr 2009: 35,638 mi FAILApr 2009: 35,638 mi PASSJun 2010: 52,700 mi PASSJun 2011: 57,855 mi PASSJun 2012: 68,666 mi PASSJun 2013: 81,608 mi FAILJun 2013: 81,608 mi PASSJun 2014: 94,886 mi PASSJun 2015: 100,814 mi PASSJun 2016: 108,343 mi PASS108k65k22kAug 2006Jun 2016

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 22,051 mi
USER ENTERED front discs & pads poor
Apr 2008 PASS 26,147 mi
USER ENTERED rear pads low
USER ENTERED front discs & pads worn
Apr 2009 FAIL 35,638 mi
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs worn
USER ENTERED raer brake pads approx. 60-70 % worn
Apr 2009 PASS 35,638 mi
USER ENTERED rear brake discs worn
USER ENTERED raer brake pads approx. 60-70 % worn
Jun 2010 PASS 52,700 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Jun 2011 PASS 57,855 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 68,666 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 FAIL 81,608 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Jun 2013 PASS 81,608 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 94,886 mi
USER ENTERED front number plate start to deteriat
Jun 2015 PASS 100,814 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear axle bushes worn
USER ENTERED eml light on
Jun 2016 PASS 108,343 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF51 YLK, 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.