BG57 XWJ

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1400 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 March 2018
Last recorded mileage
63,122 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 54% pass rate and 63,122 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and recurring issues present significant future maintenance risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,455 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 2016 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • 2017-03-17: Passed MOT but had 4 advisories, including 'Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating' and 'Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil'.
  • 2012-03-17: Failed MOT with 4 advisories, including 'Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating' and 'Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil'.
  • 2011-01-14: Failed MOT with 4 advisories, including 'Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' and 'Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin'.
  • 2016: A 2016 service gap is noted in the MOT history, suggesting potential periods of disuse or neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 11,455 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT records.
  • The vehicle has a long service history, with consistent annual MOT tests.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.

Mileage history

Jan 2011: 63,122 mi FAILJan 2011: 63,122 mi PASSMar 2012: 70,479 mi PASSMar 2012: 70,479 mi FAILFeb 2013: 76,526 mi FAILFeb 2013: 76,526 mi PASSNov 2013: 81,485 mi FAILNov 2013: 81,485 mi PASSDec 2014: 91,080 mi FAILDec 2014: 91,080 mi PASSDec 2015: 104,505 mi FAILDec 2015: 104,505 mi PASSMar 2017: 117,126 mi PASS117k90k63kJan 2011Mar 2017

MOT test history — 7/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2011 FAIL 63,122 mi
FAIL Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2011 PASS 63,122 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 70,479 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Gash in nearside rear tyre sidewall
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED Handbrake cable has excess travel
Mar 2012 FAIL 70,479 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Gash in nearside rear tyre sidewall
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED Handbrake cable has excess travel
Feb 2013 FAIL 76,526 mi
PRS Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Light gash in NSR tyre outer sidewall
Feb 2013 PASS 76,526 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Light gash in NSR tyre outer sidewall
Nov 2013 FAIL 81,485 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
USER ENTERED play in the o/s/f steering rack arm
Nov 2013 PASS 81,485 mi
USER ENTERED play in the o/s/f steering rack arm
Dec 2014 FAIL 91,080 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Dec 2014 PASS 91,080 mi
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Dec 2015 FAIL 104,505 mi
PRS Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PRS Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2015 PASS 104,505 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 117,126 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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