BK05 VWB

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
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
59,516 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 27 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 59,516 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and recurring issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal annual usage of 9,783 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 2020 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2021, Jan 2022) and failures (Jun 2019, Jan 2021) indicate chronic wear.
  • Multiple suspension advisories (Jun 2019, Jan 2021, Feb 2023) and failures (Jun 2019, Jan 2021) suggest ongoing issues.
  • Engine MIL inoperative advisory (Feb 2025) is a safety-critical defect that needs immediate attention.
  • Headlamp aim incorrect advisory (Feb 2025) is a recurring issue, suggesting poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 10 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 20 years, averaging 9,783 miles/year, shows no fraud.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects (e.g., brakes, steering) are noted.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 59,516 mi PASSMar 2009: 70,172 mi PASSMar 2010: 82,984 mi FAILMar 2010: 82,993 mi PASSApr 2011: 84,847 mi PASSMay 2012: 94,977 mi FAILMay 2012: 94,977 mi PASSMay 2013: 103,351 mi FAILMay 2013: 103,376 mi PASSMay 2014: 108,020 mi PASSMay 2014: 108,020 mi FAILJun 2015: 118,989 mi FAILJun 2015: 119,158 mi PASSMay 2016: 135,144 mi FAILMay 2016: 135,147 mi PASSJun 2017: 147,045 mi PASSMay 2018: 156,302 mi FAILMay 2018: 156,302 mi PASSJun 2019: 167,453 mi FAILJun 2019: 167,453 mi PASSJan 2021: 179,734 mi FAILJan 2021: 179,734 mi PASSJan 2022: 184,622 mi PASSFeb 2023: 189,015 mi PASSMar 2024: 192,992 mi PASSFeb 2025: 196,920 mi FAILFeb 2025: 196,920 mi PASS197k128k60kFeb 2008Feb 2025

MOT test history — 17/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 59,516 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2009 PASS 70,172 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED long handbrake travel
USER ENTERED cut in nearside rear tyre tread
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Mar 2010 FAIL 82,984 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2010 PASS 82,993 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 84,847 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
May 2012 FAIL 94,977 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
May 2012 PASS 94,977 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
May 2013 FAIL 103,351 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 PASS 103,376 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 108,020 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
May 2014 FAIL 108,020 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Jun 2015 FAIL 118,989 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jun 2015 PASS 119,158 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
May 2016 FAIL 135,144 mi
FAIL Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps. (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
May 2016 PASS 135,147 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2017 PASS 147,045 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 156,302 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY rear silencer deteriorated
May 2018 PASS 156,302 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY rear silencer deteriorated
Jun 2019 FAIL 167,453 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Jun 2019 PASS 167,453 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 179,734 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))
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 179,734 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))
Jan 2022 PASS 184,622 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2023 PASS 189,015 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Bumper corner slightly insecure
Mar 2024 PASS 192,992 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust system corroded
Feb 2025 FAIL 196,920 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Feb 2025 PASS 196,920 mi None recorded

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