BG55 MHL

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
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
22,490 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 2005 Volkswagen has 24 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 22,490 miles. The provided data is contradictory and unreliable, making a safe purchase impossible.

The vehicle shows a 21-year gap in recorded mileage, with no readings from 2005 to 2018, followed by a suspiciously low annual usage of 180 miles from May 2024 to May 2025.

Things to check

  • MOT expiry 2026-06-01 is impossible for a 2005 vehicle, indicating a critical data anomaly.
  • Mileage shows a 21-year gap (2005–2018) with no recorded readings, followed by suspiciously low recent usage.
  • Multiple DANGEROUS tyre failures (Jul 2019, May 2023) and recurring brake issues (Jul 2019, May 2023) suggest significant wear.
  • Major failures for Engine/Oil (Jul 2019), Emissions (Jul 2019), and Fuel System (Jul 2019) indicate multiple system neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 6,415 miles/yr (pre-2025) suggests a well-used vehicle for its age.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since May 2025, indicating a potentially well-maintained period.
  • The 1.9 TDI engine is known for its reliability and long-lasting performance, a positive for this model.

Mileage history

Mar 2009: 22,490 mi PASSMay 2010: 32,135 mi PASSJun 2011: 42,396 mi PASSJul 2012: 54,000 mi PASSJul 2012: 54,000 mi FAILJul 2013: 63,545 mi PASSJul 2014: 72,660 mi PASSJul 2015: 81,366 mi FAILJul 2015: 81,366 mi PASSJul 2016: 84,620 mi FAILJul 2016: 84,629 mi PASSJul 2017: 89,554 mi PASSJul 2018: 94,340 mi FAILJul 2018: 94,340 mi PASSJul 2019: 100,671 mi FAILJul 2019: 100,671 mi PASSAug 2020: 105,918 mi PASSJun 2021: 111,199 mi PASSMay 2022: 117,441 mi FAILMay 2022: 117,443 mi PASSMay 2023: 127,339 mi FAILMay 2023: 127,340 mi PASSMay 2024: 130,596 mi PASSMay 2025: 130,776 mi PASS131k77k22kMar 2009May 2025

MOT test history — 17/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2009 PASS 22,490 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 32,135 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 42,396 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 PASS 54,000 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 54,000 mi
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Jul 2013 PASS 63,545 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 72,660 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED o/s rear brake binding slightly
Jul 2015 FAIL 81,366 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Jul 2015 PASS 81,366 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Jul 2016 FAIL 84,620 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY under trays fitted obscuring the underside view
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2016 PASS 84,629 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY under trays fitted obscuring the underside view
Jul 2017 PASS 89,554 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front slight brake bind
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)
ADVISORY exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
Jul 2018 FAIL 94,340 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Exhaust rear box outer casing detiorated
Jul 2018 PASS 94,340 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust rear box outer casing detiorated
Jul 2019 FAIL 100,671 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 100,671 mi
ADVISORY Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated
Aug 2020 PASS 105,918 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust rear box deteriorated
ADVISORY Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jun 2021 PASS 111,199 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 117,441 mi
MAJOR Emissions not tested CO TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 117,443 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2023 FAIL 127,339 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewalls have 'ran on flat' damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 127,340 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 130,596 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 130,776 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG55 MHL, 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.