BJ55 UEU

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 August 2026 (65 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,324 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 19,324 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant 897-mile discrepancy, raising serious fraud concerns.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant 897-mile discrepancy on 01 Aug 2024 and 02 Aug 2024, which is a critical red flag for potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defects recorded on 01 Aug 2024 and 02 Aug 2024, indicating immediate safety risks.
  • Seven test failures across 15 MOTs, including major brake and emissions failures, point to chronic neglect.
  • A 897-mile discrepancy on 01 Aug 2024 and 02 Aug 2024 is a strong indicator of odometer fraud.
  • The vehicle's first registration in 2005 means it is 21 years old, with expected accumulated wear and age.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until 18 Aug 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No recurring failures on the same system are present in the MOT history, suggesting isolated issues.
  • The vehicle has a consistent mileage history, albeit low, with no suspiciously round numbers.
  • The Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 19,324 mi PASSSep 2009: 26,150 mi PASSSep 2010: 33,877 mi PASSSep 2011: 39,096 mi PASSSep 2012: 42,403 mi FAILSep 2012: 42,464 mi PASSAug 2013: 47,575 mi PASSSep 2014: 51,931 mi PASSSep 2015: 56,498 mi PASSSep 2016: 61,076 mi PASSSep 2017: 65,866 mi PASSAug 2018: 68,938 mi PASSAug 2019: 72,152 mi PASSAug 2020: 74,531 mi FAILAug 2020: 74,588 mi PASSAug 2021: 76,365 mi FAILAug 2021: 76,374 mi PASSAug 2022: 79,563 mi FAILAug 2022: 79,563 mi PASSAug 2023: 82,780 mi FAILAug 2023: 82,795 mi PASSAug 2024: 86,956 mi FAILAug 2024: 86,059 mi PASSAug 2025: 89,282 mi FAILAug 2025: 89,361 mi FAILAug 2025: 89,364 mi PASS89k54k19kSep 2008Aug 2025

MOT test history — 18/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 19,324 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 26,150 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 33,877 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 39,096 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 FAIL 42,403 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 42,464 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2013 PASS 47,575 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 51,931 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 56,498 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 61,076 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking between teads (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 PASS 65,866 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 68,938 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 72,152 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2020 FAIL 74,531 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Aug 2020 PASS 74,588 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2021 FAIL 76,365 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 76,374 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 79,563 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
PRS Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Aug 2022 PASS 79,563 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 82,780 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 82,795 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 86,956 mi
PRS Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Aug 2024 PASS 86,059 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 FAIL 89,282 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 FAIL 89,361 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Aug 2025 PASS 89,364 mi None recorded

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