BF56 KHJ

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
BLUE
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 April 2027 (302 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,495 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 28 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 21,495 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age (5,315 miles/year) combined with a 20-year-old diesel engine raises significant concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,315 miles/year, averaging only 21,495 miles over 20 years, which is highly unusual for a 2006 diesel vehicle.

Things to check

  • MOT history shows 7 failures and 16 advisories across 15 tests, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (8 times), tyres (7 times), and suspension (5 times) point to systemic issues.
  • The vehicle's extremely low mileage (5,315 miles/year) for a 20-year-old diesel is highly suspicious.
  • Multiple advisories for suspension arm corrosion and worn coil springs on 2025-04-01 and 2026-04-01 are critical.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-04-12, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT records.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for overall safety features.

Mileage history

Oct 2009: 21,495 mi PASSNov 2010: 27,769 mi PASSFeb 2012: 33,710 mi FAILFeb 2012: 33,714 mi PASSFeb 2013: 37,448 mi PASSJan 2014: 40,916 mi FAILFeb 2014: 40,922 mi PASSFeb 2015: 44,769 mi PASSMar 2016: 49,352 mi FAILMar 2016: 49,352 mi PASSMar 2017: 54,623 mi PASSMar 2018: 60,535 mi FAILMar 2018: 60,538 mi PASSMar 2019: 66,126 mi FAILMar 2019: 66,126 mi PASSMar 2020: 70,667 mi PASSMar 2021: 74,188 mi FAILMar 2021: 74,188 mi PASSMar 2022: 80,019 mi FAILMar 2022: 80,026 mi PASSMar 2023: 84,738 mi FAILMar 2023: 84,740 mi PASSMar 2024: 89,259 mi FAILMar 2024: 89,259 mi PASSApr 2025: 95,239 mi FAILApr 2025: 95,241 mi PASSApr 2026: 107,868 mi FAILApr 2026: 107,872 mi PASS108k65k21kOct 2009Apr 2026

MOT test history — 17/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2009 PASS 21,495 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 PASS 27,769 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2012 FAIL 33,710 mi
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 Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Feb 2012 PASS 33,714 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 37,448 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 FAIL 40,916 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Feb 2014 PASS 40,922 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 44,769 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 49,352 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Mar 2016 PASS 49,352 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 54,623 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 60,535 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Mar 2018 PASS 60,538 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 66,126 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 66,126 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 70,667 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2021 FAIL 74,188 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Mar 2021 PASS 74,188 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 80,019 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 80,026 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 84,738 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Mar 2023 PASS 84,740 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 FAIL 89,259 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2024 PASS 89,259 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2025 FAIL 95,239 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Apr 2025 PASS 95,241 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2026 FAIL 107,868 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Apr 2026 PASS 107,872 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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