BJ05 WRD

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
GREY
Engine
1900 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 May 2027 (346 days away)
Last recorded mileage
38,102 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 28 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 38,102 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly anomalous, showing suspiciously low usage for extended periods and a significant jump in earlier years.

The mileage shows a significant jump to 66,787 miles by May 2010, then drops to only 212 miles by May 2021, and remains very low until May 2023, indicating highly irregular usage patterns.

Things to check

  • Four major MOT failures recorded across the vehicle's history.
  • Brake system shows 14 advisories and 2 major failures, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Suspension components show 4 advisories and 2 major failures, pointing to structural wear.
  • Unusually high mileage jump to 66,787 miles by May 2010, followed by extremely low usage.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until May 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT records.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good structural integrity.
  • The 1.9 TDI engine is known for its reliability and long-term durability.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 38,102 mi PASSJun 2008: 38,102 mi FAILApr 2009: 51,649 mi PASSMay 2010: 66,787 mi FAILMay 2010: 66,787 mi PASSMay 2011: 71,424 mi PASSMay 2012: 75,933 mi FAILMay 2012: 75,933 mi PASSMay 2013: 78,592 mi FAILMay 2013: 78,592 mi PASSMay 2014: 80,129 mi PASSMay 2015: 82,933 mi PASSMay 2016: 85,138 mi FAILMay 2016: 85,138 mi PASSMay 2017: 86,964 mi PASSMay 2018: 88,037 mi PASSMay 2019: 89,001 mi FAILMay 2019: 89,002 mi PASSMay 2020: 89,823 mi FAILMay 2020: 89,823 mi PASSMay 2021: 90,030 mi PASSMay 2022: 90,441 mi PASSMay 2023: 90,877 mi FAILMay 2023: 90,919 mi PASSMay 2024: 91,726 mi FAILMay 2024: 91,729 mi PASSApr 2025: 92,467 mi PASSMay 2026: 93,265 mi PASS93k66k38kJun 2008May 2026

MOT test history — 19/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 38,102 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 FAIL 38,102 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Apr 2009 PASS 51,649 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 66,787 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2010 PASS 66,787 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2011 PASS 71,424 mi
USER ENTERED damp at both front c.v.boots.o/s/r tyre starting to perish.slight imbalance on rear brakes.
May 2012 FAIL 75,933 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED chips to screen.both c.v.boots damp.o/s/r tyre starting to perish and low on tread.
May 2012 PASS 75,933 mi
USER ENTERED chips to screen.both c.v.boots damp.o/s/r tyre starting to perish and low on tread.
May 2013 FAIL 78,592 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 PASS 78,592 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2014 PASS 80,129 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 82,933 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
May 2016 FAIL 85,138 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
May 2016 PASS 85,138 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 86,964 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 88,037 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misting on both sides headlamp covers (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)
May 2019 FAIL 89,001 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2019 PASS 89,002 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2020 FAIL 89,823 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
May 2020 PASS 89,823 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 90,030 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 90,441 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2023 FAIL 90,877 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
May 2023 PASS 90,919 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2024 FAIL 91,726 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear `P` Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear `P` Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
May 2024 PASS 91,729 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear `P` Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear `P` Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2025 PASS 92,467 mi None recorded
May 2026 PASS 93,265 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ05 WRD, 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.