BJ59 LJV

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
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 October 2026 (138 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,299 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 33,299 miles.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage, averaging 10,154 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Oct 2024): Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • Oct 2025 MOT: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) — recurring issue.
  • Oct 2025 MOT: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) — recurring issue.
  • Oct 2024 MOT: Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) — advisory from 2025.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,154 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
  • Single past failure (Oct 2018) was immediately rectified and passed on retest.

Mileage history

Oct 2012: 33,299 mi FAILOct 2012: 33,300 mi PASSOct 2013: 43,600 mi FAILOct 2013: 43,709 mi PASSOct 2014: 56,959 mi FAILOct 2014: 56,959 mi PASSOct 2015: 71,831 mi FAILOct 2015: 71,832 mi PASSOct 2016: 86,562 mi FAILOct 2016: 86,562 mi PASSOct 2017: 100,582 mi PASSOct 2018: 114,571 mi PASSOct 2019: 125,943 mi PASSOct 2020: 135,744 mi PASSOct 2021: 145,235 mi PASSOct 2022: 152,611 mi PASSOct 2023: 162,505 mi PASSOct 2024: 167,370 mi FAILOct 2024: 167,371 mi PASSOct 2025: 170,904 mi PASS171k102k33kOct 2012Oct 2025

MOT test history — 14/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2012 FAIL 33,299 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2012 PASS 33,300 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 43,600 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge
Oct 2013 PASS 43,709 mi
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge
Oct 2014 FAIL 56,959 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre inner tread out of shape
Oct 2014 PASS 56,959 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre inner tread out of shape
Oct 2015 FAIL 71,831 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oct 2015 PASS 71,832 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oct 2016 FAIL 86,562 mi
ADVISORY engine under tray fitted
FAIL Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2016 PASS 86,562 mi
ADVISORY engine under tray fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2017 PASS 100,582 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 114,571 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2019 PASS 125,943 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 135,744 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyres misshaped
ADVISORY rear wheel buckled
Oct 2021 PASS 145,235 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 152,611 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2023 PASS 162,505 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oct 2024 FAIL 167,370 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf osf arm rear bushes split excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 167,371 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 170,904 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake outer cable split risk of water ingress[ strong advise] (1.1.15 (a))

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