2007 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2007
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 February 2027 (247 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,903 mi
AI verdict AVOID 32/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2007 Volkswagen has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 19,903 miles. The vehicle also exhibits a significant mileage anomaly, making it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Feb 2025 (250 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant spike in Oct 2022, then a sharp drop in Nov 2023, indicating a major data integrity issue.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failures recorded in Oct 2022 and Nov 2023 MOT tests.
- Recurring major failures in lights, bodywork, engine/oil, and emissions across multiple tests.
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low usage (250 mi/yr equivalent) before Feb 2025, then a significant spike in Oct 2022.
- Five test failures in 13 MOTs, with 3 DANGEROUS defects, indicating severe neglect.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until February 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No advisories for the last 3 years (Feb 2025 onwards), suggesting recent repairs.
- Consistent annual mileage increases since 2018, despite initial anomalies.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2007 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 19,903 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 27,136 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 33,018 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 39,329 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 44,308 mi |
USER ENTERED Nearside rear brake slightly binding.
|
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 49,433 mi |
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) FAIL Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 49,433 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 54,574 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5 mm prompt replacement advised (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 60,331 mi |
ADVISORY Lower osr and nsr vehicle has some corrosion,advise ADVISORY Front osf and nsf engine mounts have movement,advise ADVISORY Rear both tyres have cracks appearing on outer walls and outer tread,advise
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 65,719 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective Upper & lower, Causing excessive engine movement ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 70,621 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 76,569 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 83,560 mi |
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Nov 2021 | PASS | 83,560 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 96,748 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
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| Oct 2022 | PASS | 96,748 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
|
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 98,250 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 98,250 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 104,643 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
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| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 104,709 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 104,712 mi |
ADVISORY under seal used
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 111,499 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG57 NYT, 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.