BF55 SDO

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
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 September 2026 (83 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,727 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 2005 Volkswagen has 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 21,727 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

A critical mileage anomaly is present: the vehicle recorded 0 miles on 09 Sep 2011, then 36,558 miles on 20 Aug 2010, indicating a possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Aug 2010 (36,558 mi) and Sep 2011 (0 mi) — possible odometer tampering.
  • Mileage decreased from 36,558 miles (20 Aug 2010) to 0 miles (09 Sep 2011) — possible odometer tampering.
  • Dangerous brake failure (rear disc seriously weakened) on 09 Sep 2011.
  • Dangerous steering failure (excessive play) on 09 Sep 2011.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 05 Sep 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the 09 Sep 2011 test.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,646 miles/year, well below UK average.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2005 model is excellent.

Mileage history

Aug 2008: 21,727 mi PASSAug 2009: 31,137 mi PASSAug 2010: 36,558 mi PASSSep 2011: 0 mi FAILSep 2011: 43,417 mi PASSSep 2012: 55,044 mi PASSSep 2013: 64,874 mi PASSSep 2014: 73,446 mi PASSOct 2015: 78,335 mi FAILOct 2015: 78,335 mi PASSOct 2016: 83,702 mi PASSOct 2017: 91,090 mi FAILOct 2017: 91,095 mi PASSNov 2018: 98,965 mi FAILNov 2018: 98,967 mi PASSOct 2019: 106,021 mi PASSNov 2020: 115,919 mi FAILNov 2020: 116,010 mi PASSOct 2021: 117,681 mi PASSJun 2023: 124,111 mi PASSAug 2024: 130,499 mi PASSSep 2025: 137,531 mi PASS138k69k0kAug 2008Sep 2025

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2008 PASS 21,727 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 31,137 mi
USER ENTERED all pads low
USER ENTERED rear tyres starting to crack
Aug 2010 PASS 36,558 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 0 mi
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2011 PASS 43,417 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2012 PASS 55,044 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2013 PASS 64,874 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2014 PASS 73,446 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 FAIL 78,335 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY exhaust system showing corrosion
Oct 2015 PASS 78,335 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY exhaust system showing corrosion
Oct 2016 PASS 83,702 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking
ADVISORY parking brake only just met requirements 17%
Oct 2017 FAIL 91,090 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2017 PASS 91,095 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nov 2018 FAIL 98,965 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 98,967 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 106,021 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 FAIL 115,919 mi
DANGEROUS Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened body sill hold (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 116,010 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened body sill hold (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 117,681 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 124,111 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 PASS 130,499 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 137,531 mi
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF55 SDO, 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.