BK51 KRX

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
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2792 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 May 2019
Last recorded mileage
60,366 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 60,366 miles. The recurring failures and advisories point to a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows a critical decrease from 66,738 miles in Jan 2008 to 64,154 miles in Dec 2008, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jan 2008 (66,738 mi) and Dec 2008 (64,154 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased between Jan 2008 (66,738 mi) and Dec 2008 (64,154 mi) — possible odometer tampering.
  • Vehicle has no valid MOT since 2019-05-16, indicating it has been off-road for years.
  • Recurring major failures in lights, suspension, and windscreen across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
  • Low annual mileage (6,174 miles/yr) suggests less wear and tear on components.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 60,366 mi PASSJan 2008: 66,738 mi PASSDec 2008: 64,154 mi PASSDec 2009: 65,959 mi PASSDec 2010: 72,841 mi PASSJan 2012: 80,284 mi FAILJan 2012: 80,284 mi PASSJan 2013: 85,170 mi FAILJan 2013: 85,170 mi PASSJan 2014: 89,225 mi FAILJan 2014: 89,249 mi PASSSep 2014: 93,314 mi PASSFeb 2016: 93,976 mi FAILFeb 2016: 93,976 mi PASSFeb 2017: 100,094 mi PASSMay 2018: 107,338 mi FAILMay 2018: 107,340 mi PASS107k84k60kJun 2006May 2018

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 60,366 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 66,738 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 64,154 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 65,959 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Dec 2010 PASS 72,841 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2012 FAIL 80,284 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Jan 2012 PASS 80,284 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 85,170 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED General corrosion under vehicle
USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre worn inner edge (bold) advise tracking
Jan 2013 PASS 85,170 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED General corrosion under vehicle
USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre worn inner edge (bold) advise tracking
Jan 2014 FAIL 89,225 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jan 2014 PASS 89,249 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sep 2014 PASS 93,314 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in rear tyre
Feb 2016 FAIL 93,976 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SHOWS SIGNS OF GREASE LEAKAGE BUT IS SECURE
Feb 2016 PASS 93,976 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SHOWS SIGNS OF GREASE LEAKAGE BUT IS SECURE
Feb 2017 PASS 100,094 mi
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2018 FAIL 107,338 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FAIL Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
FAIL Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
ADVISORY Coolant leak
May 2018 PASS 107,340 mi
ADVISORY Coolant leak

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