2009 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 6 September 2022
- Last recorded mileage
- 25,111 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 49/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Volkswagen has 14 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 25,111 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect in brakes and suspension requires thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,763 miles/year, with a significant 995-mile discrepancy between retest attempts on 11 Sep 2015.
Things to check
- High mileage (212,735 mi) for a 2009 vehicle indicates heavy wear and tear.
- Recurring brake disc wear (Oct 2018 advisory, Jan 2020 failure) signals chronic neglect.
- Recurring suspension advisories (Jan 2020, Sep 2021) point to ongoing structural issues.
- Multiple major failures (Jan 2020, Sep 2021) for critical safety components like brakes and lights.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, despite wear.
- No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 25,111 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 31,468 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 53,775 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 83,705 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) FAIL Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) FAIL Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Under body and engine bay covers fitted unable to fully inspect some items ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 82,710 mi |
ADVISORY Under body and engine bay covers fitted unable to fully inspect some items ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 113,454 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) ADVISORY engine mount slight play
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 113,454 mi |
ADVISORY engine mount slight play
|
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 132,683 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 132,683 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 158,348 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 191,401 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) 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)) MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 191,403 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 212,730 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY underbody corroded
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| Sep 2021 | PASS | 212,735 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY underbody corroded
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