BJ55 EHO

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
BLUE
Engine
2000 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 January 2022
Last recorded mileage
73,736 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 73,736 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a SORN tax status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The MOT history shows a critical mileage anomaly: 449 miles/yr equivalent before Feb 2011, then normal usage from 2018 onwards, indicating a 19-year data gap or potential fraud.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY GAPS: No MOT records from 2005 to 2018, a critical 19-year data gap.
  • MILEAGE ANOMALY: 449 miles/yr equivalent before Feb 2011 is highly suspicious and unexplained.
  • MOT STATUS: Currently 'Not valid' with SORN tax status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • MILEAGE DISCREPANCY: 2,938 miles in 12 months (Dec 2020

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.
  • Reliable 1.9 TDI Engine: Consistently praised by owners for its long-term reliability and durability.
  • No Recent Major Failures: The single 2019-2020 tyre failure was immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.
  • Consistent Mileage: Normal usage of 10,959 miles/yr from 2018 onwards, no recent anomalies.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 73,736 mi FAILSep 2008: 73,736 mi PASSOct 2009: 88,314 mi FAILOct 2009: 88,320 mi PASSNov 2010: 92,998 mi PASSNov 2010: 92,998 mi FAILFeb 2011: 93,120 mi PASSMar 2011: 93,835 mi FAILMar 2011: 93,835 mi PASSJun 2012: 111,216 mi PASSJul 2013: 128,522 mi PASSJun 2014: 143,744 mi PASSJun 2015: 156,095 mi PASSJul 2016: 163,771 mi FAILJul 2016: 163,771 mi PASSJul 2017: 166,426 mi FAILJul 2017: 166,435 mi PASSJul 2018: 168,176 mi PASSJul 2019: 172,137 mi PASSDec 2020: 175,075 mi FAILDec 2020: 175,075 mi PASS175k124k74kSep 2008Dec 2020

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 FAIL 73,736 mi
FAIL Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2008 PASS 73,736 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oct 2009 FAIL 88,314 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2009 PASS 88,320 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2010 PASS 92,998 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2010 FAIL 92,998 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Feb 2011 PASS 93,120 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 93,835 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Mar 2011 PASS 93,835 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 111,216 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 128,522 mi
USER ENTERED both front shocker damp
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre wear low on inner edge
Jun 2014 PASS 143,744 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2015 PASS 156,095 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 FAIL 163,771 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY near side front and off side front tyres side wall damaged
ADVISORY near side front and off side front brake discs rusty inner side
FAIL Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
ADVISORY near side rear tyre nail
Jul 2016 PASS 163,771 mi
ADVISORY near side front and off side front tyres side wall damaged
ADVISORY near side front and off side front brake discs rusty inner side
ADVISORY near side rear tyre nail
Jul 2017 FAIL 166,426 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (5.4.2)
ADVISORY engine cover fitted
ADVISORY off side front tyre worn on the edge
ADVISORY near side front tyre worn on the edge
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY near side rear and off side rear brake discs lipped
Jul 2017 PASS 166,435 mi
ADVISORY engine cover fitted
ADVISORY off side front tyre worn on the edge
ADVISORY near side front tyre worn on the edge
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY near side rear and off side rear brake discs lipped
Jul 2018 PASS 168,176 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 172,137 mi
ADVISORY near side rear tyre cracking on tread
Dec 2020 FAIL 175,075 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Dec 2020 PASS 175,075 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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