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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 December 2026 (178 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 10,962 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 40/100
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 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 10,962 miles. While it has a long MOT, the mileage history is highly irregular, and recent advisories point to immediate expenditure.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jan 2023 (141 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant increase in annual usage, indicating a potential period of inactivity or a data anomaly.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in lights (5 times) and brakes (1 failure, 3 advisories) across multiple tests.
- Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Jan 2023 (141 mi/yr equivalent) suggests a period of inactivity.
- Recent Nov 2025 MOT shows both front tyres worn close to legal limit, requiring immediate replacement.
- A 21-year-old vehicle with a history of electrical and safety system failures is a significant concern.
Working in its favour
- Vehicle has a valid MOT until 12/09/2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects are evident in the MOT history.
- The car has consistently passed retests after failures, showing responsive owner action.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 18/26 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | PASS | 10,962 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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| Apr 2009 | PASS | 14,850 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres very close to limits
|
| Apr 2010 | PASS | 20,722 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 24,848 mi |
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre cut in outer wall
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 25,895 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 27,035 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 27,588 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 30,145 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | FAIL | 30,145 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 41,501 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) PRS Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 41,501 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 51,147 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front under tray hanging down ADVISORY engine managment light on FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 51,147 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 60,866 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake discs are worn and lipped ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished, and has nail in centre FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 60,866 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake discs are worn and lipped ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 68,875 mi |
ADVISORY Offside rear seat access handle broken ADVISORY Oil leak ADVISORY Nearside reg plate bulb not working ADVISORY Offside Front tyre cracked and perished ADVISORY Both front suspension top mounts have play ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge 195/65/15 ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished MAJOR Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 68,875 mi |
ADVISORY Offside rear seat access handle broken ADVISORY Oil leak ADVISORY Nearside reg plate bulb not working ADVISORY Offside Front tyre cracked and perished ADVISORY Both front suspension top mounts have play ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge 195/65/15 ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 76,976 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 78,480 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 78,637 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 78,637 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 88,021 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) MAJOR Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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| Jan 2024 | PASS | 88,028 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 98,836 mi |
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 113,969 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 113,969 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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