BJ52 CBO

2002 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 August 2017
Last recorded mileage
44,292 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

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

This 2002 Volkswagen has 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 44,292 miles. The vehicle is currently SORN and lacks a valid MOT.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 11,615 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 2009 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • The 2009 MOT gap is a significant concern, as it may indicate periods of SORN or off-road use.
  • The vehicle is currently SORN and lacks a valid MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 11,615 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Only one minor MOT failure (Oct 2008) was immediately rectified, showing responsible owner action.
  • No major structural or safety-critical failures are present in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Oct 2005: 44,292 mi PASSOct 2006: 56,596 mi PASSOct 2007: 66,620 mi PASSOct 2008: 74,817 mi FAILOct 2008: 74,818 mi PASSMar 2010: 93,923 mi PASSMar 2011: 104,765 mi PASSJul 2012: 117,316 mi PASSJul 2013: 128,059 mi PASSJul 2014: 142,097 mi PASSJul 2015: 154,800 mi PASSAug 2016: 169,580 mi PASS170k107k44kOct 2005Aug 2016

MOT test history — 11/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2005 PASS 44,292 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oct 2006 PASS 56,596 mi
USER ENTERED condition of front disc's
Oct 2007 PASS 66,620 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oct 2008 FAIL 74,817 mi
FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2008 PASS 74,818 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 93,923 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2011 PASS 104,765 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 PASS 117,316 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jul 2013 PASS 128,059 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2014 PASS 142,097 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2015 PASS 154,800 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2016 PASS 169,580 mi
ADVISORY Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY cloudy headlights
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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