BJ51 FWY

2001 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2001
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
48,608 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Volkswagen has 19 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 48,608 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-06-05, which is a major legal and safety concern.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage until Oct 2006, but a significant anomaly of 30,829 miles/yr equivalent occurred before Oct 2006, followed by a return to normal usage.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2017-06-05, indicating no current roadworthiness.
  • Dangerous defects recorded on 2007-10-26 (sub-frame bush) and 2006-10-25 (tyre).
  • Recurring major failures in lights (13 times), tyres (4 times), and suspension (3 times).
  • Unusually high mileage jump before Oct 2006 (30,829 mi/yr equivalent).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage post-2006, averaging 9,056 miles/year.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current issues are historical.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in recent tests.

Mileage history

Oct 2005: 48,608 mi PASSOct 2006: 79,691 mi FAILOct 2006: 79,698 mi PASSOct 2007: 96,015 mi FAILOct 2007: 96,015 mi PASSNov 2008: 99,208 mi FAILNov 2008: 99,208 mi PASSDec 2009: 106,599 mi PASSJan 2011: 114,076 mi FAILJan 2011: 114,076 mi PASSFeb 2012: 120,978 mi FAILFeb 2012: 120,978 mi PASSMar 2013: 125,412 mi FAILMar 2013: 125,455 mi PASSFeb 2014: 129,958 mi FAILFeb 2014: 129,958 mi PASSJun 2015: 135,164 mi FAILJun 2015: 135,165 mi PASSJun 2016: 139,825 mi PASS140k94k49kOct 2005Jun 2016

MOT test history — 11/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2005 PASS 48,608 mi None recorded
Oct 2006 FAIL 79,691 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2006 PASS 79,698 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 FAIL 96,015 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2007 PASS 96,015 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 FAIL 99,208 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nov 2008 PASS 99,208 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 106,599 mi
USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Jan 2011 FAIL 114,076 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
ADVISORY Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Jan 2011 PASS 114,076 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 FAIL 120,978 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED nearside offside front lower wishbone bush slight worn
Feb 2012 PASS 120,978 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED nearside offside front lower wishbone bush slight worn
Mar 2013 FAIL 125,412 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED front registration plate damaged but no likely to be misread
USER ENTERED door indicator light stays on
Mar 2013 PASS 125,455 mi
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2014 FAIL 129,958 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Feb 2014 PASS 129,958 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Jun 2015 FAIL 135,164 mi
FAIL Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jun 2015 PASS 135,165 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jun 2016 PASS 139,825 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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