BG55 XRA

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 August 2016
Last recorded mileage
27,308 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 27,308 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'Untaxed', making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory shows a critical decrease from 87,653 miles in Oct 2008 to 46,263 miles in Aug 2009, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2008 (87,653 mi) and Aug 2009 (46,263 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased significantly between Oct 2008 (87,653 mi) and Aug 2009 (46,263 mi).
  • Recurring major failures in Tyres (7 times), Lights (7 times), and Suspension (3 times).
  • Not valid MOT since 2016-08-18 and currently Untaxed, making it unroadworthy.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation.
  • Reliable 1.9 TDI engine is known for its long-term durability and low running costs.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (9,023 miles/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the owner addressed immediate issues.

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 27,308 mi PASSJan 2008: 27,308 mi FAILOct 2008: 87,653 mi PASSAug 2009: 46,263 mi PASSApr 2010: 50,656 mi FAILApr 2010: 50,678 mi PASSJun 2011: 60,403 mi FAILJul 2011: 60,439 mi FAILJul 2011: 60,439 mi PASSAug 2012: 70,955 mi FAILAug 2012: 70,955 mi PASSAug 2013: 79,925 mi FAILAug 2013: 79,928 mi PASSAug 2014: 86,748 mi FAILAug 2014: 86,748 mi PASSAug 2015: 95,966 mi FAILAug 2015: 95,966 mi PASS96k62k27kJan 2008Aug 2015

MOT test history — 9/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 PASS 27,308 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 FAIL 27,308 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oct 2008 PASS 87,653 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 46,263 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 FAIL 50,656 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 Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Apr 2010 PASS 50,678 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 60,403 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2011 FAIL 60,439 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED front brake discs pitted
Jul 2011 PASS 60,439 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED front brake discs pitted
Aug 2012 FAIL 70,955 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED front brake discs pitted
Aug 2012 PASS 70,955 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED front brake discs pitted
Aug 2013 FAIL 79,925 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2013 PASS 79,928 mi
ADVISORY Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2014 FAIL 86,748 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Aug 2014 PASS 86,748 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 95,966 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
FAIL Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Aug 2015 PASS 95,966 mi None recorded

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