BG05 VDA

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 December 2014
Last recorded mileage
29,328 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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

This 2005 Vauxhall has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 29,328 miles. The 2017 Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating is a positive, but the high mileage and potential for accumulated wear require thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage (8,000 mi/yr) until a significant 44,363-mile spike occurred between March 2012 and December 2013, indicating a change in usage patterns.

Things to check

  • High mileage spike: 44,363 miles added between March 2012 and December 2013, far exceeding typical UK usage.
  • First MOT failure: 2008-04-03, headlamp aim too high, suggests early wear or neglect.
  • Recent high mileage: 112,508 miles at last MOT (Dec 2013) indicates significant wear and tear.
  • No recent MOT: Vehicle has not undergone a valid MOT since December 2013, making it currently unroadworthy.

Working in its favour

  • Clean recent MOT: Passed all subsequent tests without failures or dangerous defects.
  • Consistent low mileage: Initial 8,000 miles/year suggests careful, light use for its first 8 years.
  • No recurring failures: Single 2008 headlamp failure was immediately rectified.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star rating

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 29,328 mi FAILApr 2008: 29,328 mi PASSApr 2009: 39,686 mi PASSApr 2010: 48,264 mi PASSMar 2011: 57,144 mi PASSMar 2012: 68,145 mi PASSDec 2013: 112,508 mi PASS113k71k29kApr 2008Dec 2013

MOT test history — 6/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 FAIL 29,328 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Apr 2008 PASS 29,328 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 39,686 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 48,264 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 57,144 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED play in both sides of the steering rack
Mar 2012 PASS 68,145 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Dec 2013 PASS 112,508 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG05 VDA, 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.