BK06 VKU

2006 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 June 2025
Last recorded mileage
1,906 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Vauxhall has 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 1,906 miles. The mileage is extremely low for its age, raising serious questions about its true condition and usage.

The vehicle shows extremely low usage, averaging only 3,126 miles per year, with a suspiciously high 22,937-mile jump between 2019 and 2020, and a period of only 7 miles/year between 2017 and 2018.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2021-06-01 (test 6) — immediate safety concern.
  • Major failure for windscreen condition on 2021-06-01 (test 6) — indicates poor maintenance.
  • Major failure for windscreen washer on 2021-06-01 (test 6) — suggests neglect of basic systems.
  • Major failure for nearside front coil spring on 2023-06-01 (test 7) — significant suspension wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • No recurring failures on the same system across multiple tests.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity.
  • The car has a valid MOT certificate, albeit with a history of issues.

Mileage history

Jul 2009: 1,906 mi PASSJul 2011: 5,120 mi PASSJul 2012: 5,394 mi PASSAug 2013: 5,869 mi PASSAug 2014: 6,119 mi PASSAug 2015: 6,656 mi PASSAug 2017: 6,670 mi PASSMar 2019: 7,802 mi PASSMar 2020: 30,802 mi PASSJun 2021: 36,591 mi FAILJun 2021: 36,593 mi PASSJun 2022: 43,635 mi FAILJun 2022: 43,635 mi PASSJun 2023: 48,607 mi FAILJun 2023: 48,607 mi PASSJun 2024: 57,807 mi FAILJun 2024: 57,807 mi PASS58k30k2kJul 2009Jun 2024

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2009 PASS 1,906 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 5,120 mi
USER ENTERED advise bodey damage
Jul 2012 PASS 5,394 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 5,869 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 6,119 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 6,656 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 6,670 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 7,802 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 30,802 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2021 FAIL 36,591 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY advise front on limet
Jun 2021 PASS 36,593 mi
ADVISORY advise front on limet
ADVISORY advise screen chiped
Jun 2022 FAIL 43,635 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Jun 2022 PASS 43,635 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 FAIL 48,607 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY advise tyers low
Jun 2023 PASS 48,607 mi
ADVISORY advise tyers low
Jun 2024 FAIL 57,807 mi
ADVISORY baby seat fited
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 57,807 mi
ADVISORY baby seat fited

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK06 VKU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.