2001 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2001
- 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 12 August 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 70,795 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2001 Volkswagen has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 70,795 miles. However, the vehicle is now 25 years old and has a SORN status, requiring careful consideration.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,978 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage between 2008 and 2012, but no suspicious decreases or round numbers.
Things to check
- High annual mileage (13,978 mi/yr) suggests heavy commercial use, leading to accelerated wear.
- The vehicle is currently on SORN status, meaning it has no valid tax or MOT.
- Recurring advisories for windscreen (5 times) and exhaust system (3 times) indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
- The 25-year-old vehicle will likely incur significant future repair costs due to age.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending component life.
- All 3 major failures were promptly rectified and retested, demonstrating responsible ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | PASS | 70,795 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2006 | PASS | 110,431 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2007 | PASS | 133,541 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2008 | PASS | 161,645 mi |
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
|
| Jul 2009 | PASS | 167,160 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 175,657 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 179,555 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 179,555 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 184,158 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 190,695 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Aug 2014 | FAIL | 197,097 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 197,097 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 204,360 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) FAIL Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.4.G.4e) ADVISORY SURFACE CUT N/S/F TYRE
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 204,360 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY SURFACE CUT N/S/F TYRE
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK51 AUP, 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.