BJ07 EWL

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
SILVER
Engine
1900 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 June 2021
Last recorded mileage
92,823 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 92,823 miles. The vehicle is currently SORN and not valid for MOT, requiring immediate verification of its roadworthiness.

The vehicle shows extremely high annual usage, averaging 20,198 miles per year, with a significant 22,375-mile increase between Jan 2019 (249,725 mi) and Jun 2020 (272,100 mi).

Things to check

  • Extremely high mileage: 272,100 miles recorded in Jun 2020, well above UK average of 8,000.
  • Recurring tyre advisories: Three separate tyre advisories (Jan 2019, Jun 2020) indicate a persistent wear issue.
  • Recurring brake advisories: Three separate brake advisories (Jun 2020) suggest ongoing wear on critical safety components.
  • Vehicle is currently SORN and not valid for MOT: Requires immediate verification of roadworthiness and safety.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • No MOT failures recorded: Both tests passed without any failures, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory: Mileage has increased steadily, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.
  • Recent MOT pass: The vehicle passed its last MOT in Jun 2020, showing it was roadworthy at that time.

Mileage history

Feb 2010: 92,823 mi PASSFeb 2011: 128,925 mi PASSMar 2012: 155,675 mi PASSSep 2013: 179,235 mi PASSSep 2014: 197,408 mi FAILOct 2014: 197,408 mi PASSOct 2015: 207,765 mi PASSOct 2016: 214,728 mi PASSJan 2018: 221,654 mi FAILJan 2018: 221,654 mi PASSJan 2019: 249,725 mi PASSJun 2020: 272,100 mi PASS272k182k93kFeb 2010Jun 2020

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2010 PASS 92,823 mi
USER ENTERED both rear tyres inner edges distorted.
Feb 2011 PASS 128,925 mi
USER ENTERED both rear tyres splitting plus distorted on inner edges.
Mar 2012 PASS 155,675 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 179,235 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Sep 2014 FAIL 197,408 mi
FAIL Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2014 PASS 197,408 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2015 PASS 207,765 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Oct 2016 PASS 214,728 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2018 FAIL 221,654 mi
FAIL Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Jan 2018 PASS 221,654 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 249,725 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 272,100 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY handbrake level has little reserve travel
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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