BG57 YDD

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
BLUE
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 July 2024
Last recorded mileage
39,856 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 39,856 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has a long history of ownership.

The vehicle shows high annual usage averaging 12,071 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable drop in usage from 2018 to 2023.

Things to check

  • High mileage of 39,856 miles for a 19-year-old vehicle suggests heavy use.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (coil spring, ball joint, suspension arm) across multiple tests.
  • Engine oil and body corrosion advisories noted in the most recent MOT.
  • Vehicle is currently untaxed and has a long history of ownership.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across 5 tests, indicating no dangerous defects.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • Euro NC

Mileage history

Nov 2010: 39,856 mi PASSNov 2011: 52,964 mi PASSNov 2012: 64,933 mi PASSNov 2013: 77,422 mi PASSNov 2013: 77,422 mi FAILNov 2014: 93,303 mi PASSNov 2015: 114,343 mi FAILNov 2015: 114,345 mi PASSNov 2016: 134,390 mi PASSNov 2017: 150,955 mi FAILNov 2017: 150,955 mi PASSNov 2018: 165,581 mi PASSDec 2019: 177,712 mi PASSMay 2021: 184,545 mi PASSJun 2022: 191,103 mi PASSJul 2023: 199,832 mi PASS200k120k40kNov 2010Jul 2023

MOT test history — 13/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2010 PASS 39,856 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 52,964 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 64,933 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 77,422 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 FAIL 77,422 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nov 2014 PASS 93,303 mi
USER ENTERED Passenger air bag turned off.
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
USER ENTERED O/S/R tyre cutting off on its inner edge.
Nov 2015 FAIL 114,343 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake discs lipped and worn.
Nov 2015 PASS 114,345 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake discs lipped and worn.
Nov 2016 PASS 134,390 mi
ADVISORY Passenger front door stiff to open.
ADVISORY Offside Rear cutting off on it's inner edge / small cuts in tyre.
Nov 2017 FAIL 150,955 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage.
Nov 2017 PASS 150,955 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage.
Nov 2018 PASS 165,581 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 177,712 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2021 PASS 184,545 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
Jun 2022 PASS 191,103 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 199,832 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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