2009 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 December 2026 (187 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 68,442 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 27/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Volkswagen has 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 68,442 miles. The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage in recent years, raising questions about its maintenance.
The mileage shows a significant drop from 123,697 miles in May 2019 to 137,820 miles in November 2020, and then a further dramatic decrease to 151,705 miles by December 2024, indicating a clear shift to very low annual usage.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake disc wear advisory on 2025-12-18 indicates imminent safety risk.
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across 6+ tests (e.g., 2020-11-25, 2022-12-01) suggest chronic neglect.
- Major engine/oil failures on 2020-11-25 and 2023-12-01 point to underlying powertrain issues.
- Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Oct 2013 (16 mi/yr equivalent) and after Dec 2024 (551 mi/yr equivalent) is a major red flag.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-18 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No mileage anomalies detected in the first 10 years of ownership, indicating consistent use.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for overall safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 68,442 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 75,485 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 75,494 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 89,549 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 98,160 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking and getting low
|
| May 2017 | FAIL | 107,902 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 nearside rear tyre cracking plus stepped ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 107,902 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 nearside rear tyre cracking plus stepped ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| May 2018 | FAIL | 115,243 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge ADVISORY both front and n/s/rear tyre perishing ADVISORY vehicle requires wheel alignment checking
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 115,251 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | FAIL | 123,697 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 123,768 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 137,820 mi |
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 137,830 mi |
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 144,385 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 147,778 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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| Dec 2022 | PASS | 147,778 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2023 | FAIL | 151,167 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY bonnet safety catch siezed
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 151,173 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 151,705 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 154,821 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake binding
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 154,833 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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