BJ52 NWX

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 March 2026
Last recorded mileage
34,510 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 43/100

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 30 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 34,510 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with recurring issues and a 24-year gap in MOT records, demands thorough investigation.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,504 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage, though the first MOT was delayed by 13 years.

Things to check

  • Major failures in brakes (4), bodywork (4), lights (3), suspension (3), and steering (2) across 11 tests.
  • Recurring advisories for cv boot (7 tests), engine oil (5 tests), brake hose (2 tests), and ball joint (2 tests).
  • Engine oil advisory present in 5 separate MOT tests, indicating a persistent issue.
  • First MOT recorded in Oct 2006, 13 years after registration, raising questions about its history.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,504 miles/year, suggesting light use.
  • Recent clean MOT pass in March 2025, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model, indicating good safety features.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 34,510 mi PASSOct 2007: 39,001 mi PASSMar 2009: 44,632 mi PASSMar 2010: 51,283 mi FAILMar 2010: 51,283 mi PASSMar 2011: 56,850 mi FAILMar 2011: 56,864 mi PASSMar 2012: 61,209 mi PASSMar 2013: 65,042 mi FAILMar 2013: 65,050 mi PASSFeb 2014: 70,507 mi FAILFeb 2014: 70,507 mi PASSMar 2015: 78,939 mi PASSMar 2016: 87,925 mi FAILMar 2016: 87,937 mi PASSMar 2017: 96,811 mi FAILMar 2017: 96,838 mi PASSMar 2018: 105,015 mi FAILMar 2018: 105,015 mi PASSMar 2019: 111,847 mi PASSMar 2020: 118,732 mi FAILMar 2020: 118,735 mi PASSMar 2021: 125,127 mi FAILMar 2021: 125,245 mi PASSMar 2022: 132,043 mi FAILMar 2022: 132,048 mi PASSFeb 2023: 138,370 mi PASSMar 2024: 145,253 mi PASSMar 2025: 150,987 mi FAILMar 2025: 150,987 mi PASS151k93k35kOct 2006Mar 2025

MOT test history — 19/30 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 34,510 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 39,001 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2009 PASS 44,632 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2010 FAIL 51,283 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2010 PASS 51,283 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2011 FAIL 56,850 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Mar 2011 PASS 56,864 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Mar 2012 PASS 61,209 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 65,042 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2013 PASS 65,050 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2014 FAIL 70,507 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Offside Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2014 PASS 70,507 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2015 PASS 78,939 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 87,925 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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 Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2016 PASS 87,937 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 Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 FAIL 96,811 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Mar 2017 PASS 96,838 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2018 FAIL 105,015 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Mar 2018 PASS 105,015 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 111,847 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 118,732 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Mar 2020 PASS 118,735 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 125,127 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing holed sharp edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 125,245 mi
ADVISORY Plate limit defaced
Mar 2022 FAIL 132,043 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 132,048 mi
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 138,370 mi
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 145,253 mi
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 150,987 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Mar 2025 PASS 150,987 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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