BJ60 LMU
2010 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2010
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 February 2027 (240 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 47,719 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2010 Volkswagen has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 47,719 miles. While recent tests have passed, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems demands thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (12 mi/yr equivalent) from 2010 to 2022, followed by normal usage, indicating a potential period of inactivity or deliberate underreporting.
Things to check
- Recurring brake system failures (Oct 2020, Oct 2019) and advisories (Oct 2019) indicate chronic neglect.
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover failures (Oct 2020, Oct 2019) and advisories (Oct 2019) show a pattern of poor maintenance.
- Tyre condition advisories (Oct 2020, Oct 2019) and failures (Oct 2022) suggest a history of running worn tyres.
- A 16-year-old vehicle with 47,719 miles is significantly below average, raising questions about its true usage and condition.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-09 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since Feb 2025, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage post-2022 (9,387–16,499 miles/year) suggests regular use after initial low period.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 47,719 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | FAIL | 63,249 mi |
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 63,249 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 72,737 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 82,396 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 89,978 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside 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)
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 97,671 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 102,345 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 122,358 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY oil level low MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 122,382 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)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) MAJOR Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
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| Oct 2022 | PASS | 122,382 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 138,881 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 141,399 mi |
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 150,786 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 164,699 mi | None recorded |
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