BG55 TXA

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
2000 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 March 2023
Last recorded mileage
33,881 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 33,881 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of issues suggests potential underlying wear and tear.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 7,962 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring windscreen defects across 5 tests (Mar 2022, Mar 2021, Mar 2020, Mar 2019, Mar 2019) suggest a chronic issue.
  • Recurring shock absorber advisories across 4 tests (Mar 2022, Mar 2021, Mar 2020, Mar 2019) indicate a persistent wear item.
  • Recurring tyre defects across 4 tests (Mar 2022, Mar 2021, Mar 2020, Mar 2019) point to a history of poor maintenance.
  • Failed MOT on 2009-10-20 for headlamp aim and bonnet retaining device, showing early neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,962 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate from 2008-10-20, showing it was roadworthy for a period.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 33,881 mi PASSOct 2009: 42,759 mi PASSOct 2009: 42,759 mi FAILOct 2010: 48,077 mi PASSMar 2011: 48,912 mi PASSMar 2012: 54,301 mi FAILMar 2012: 54,301 mi PASSMar 2013: 58,640 mi PASSMar 2014: 63,248 mi PASSMar 2015: 67,078 mi FAILMar 2015: 67,101 mi PASSMar 2016: 70,120 mi FAILMar 2016: 70,205 mi PASSMar 2017: 80,417 mi FAILMar 2017: 80,417 mi PASSMar 2018: 87,688 mi FAILMar 2018: 88,205 mi PASSMar 2019: 103,044 mi FAILMar 2019: 103,044 mi PASSMar 2020: 120,003 mi PASSMar 2021: 128,615 mi FAILMar 2021: 128,615 mi PASSMar 2022: 137,257 mi PASS137k86k34kOct 2008Mar 2022

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 PASS 33,881 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 42,759 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 FAIL 42,759 mi
PRS Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Oct 2010 PASS 48,077 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 48,912 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 54,301 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED slight oil leak
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED o/s wiper blade smears
USER ENTERED 13mm bolt on o/s/f subframe section not fully home/tight.
Mar 2012 PASS 54,301 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED slight oil leak
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED o/s wiper blade smears
USER ENTERED 13mm bolt on o/s/f subframe section not fully home/tight.
Mar 2013 PASS 58,640 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED oil leak
USER ENTERED engine management light on
Mar 2014 PASS 63,248 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED both exhaust flexy meshings deteriorated
USER ENTERED fluffing to drivers seat belt
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED both number plates starting to fade but not likely to be miss read
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged
USER ENTERED o/s wiper resting position could do with being adjusted
Mar 2015 FAIL 67,078 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED o/s headlamp slightly dim
Mar 2015 PASS 67,101 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED o/s headlamp slightly dim
Mar 2016 FAIL 70,120 mi
ADVISORY all four tyres cracking on tread
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2016 PASS 70,205 mi
ADVISORY all four tyres cracking on tread
Mar 2017 FAIL 80,417 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY engine covers obscuring view of some components
ADVISORY under shields obscuring view of some components
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Mar 2017 PASS 80,417 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY engine covers obscuring view of some components
ADVISORY under shields obscuring view of some components
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Mar 2018 FAIL 87,688 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY engine covers fitted
ADVISORY under-shield covers fitted
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split open (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2018 PASS 88,205 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY engine covers fitted
ADVISORY under-shield covers fitted
Mar 2019 FAIL 103,044 mi
ADVISORY engine covers fitted
ADVISORY under-shield covers fitted
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 103,044 mi
ADVISORY engine covers fitted
ADVISORY under-shield covers fitted
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2020 PASS 120,003 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2021 FAIL 128,615 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 128,615 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 PASS 137,257 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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