BK52 EGU

2002 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 May 2017
Last recorded mileage
51,258 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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

This 2002 Volkswagen has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 51,258 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant 180-mile discrepancy on 31 May 2013, raising serious integrity concerns.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant 180-mile discrepancy on 31 May 2013, where the first test recorded 90,750 miles, but the retest immediately afterwards recorded 90,570 miles, indicating a 180-mile drop.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-05-30; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.
  • Five major failures across 16 tests, with recurring issues in tyres and brakes.
  • Significant 180-mile mileage discrepancy on 31 May 2013, raising integrity concerns.
  • Nine advisories for items like wipers, engine oil, and exhaust, indicating ongoing wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,100 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud beyond the 2013 mileage anomaly.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 51,258 mi PASSMay 2007: 52,802 mi PASSApr 2008: 58,489 mi PASSMay 2009: 65,162 mi FAILMay 2009: 65,162 mi PASSMay 2010: 70,125 mi PASSMay 2011: 76,569 mi FAILMay 2011: 76,570 mi PASSMay 2012: 83,662 mi PASSMay 2013: 90,750 mi FAILMay 2013: 90,570 mi PASSMay 2014: 98,789 mi FAILMay 2014: 98,789 mi PASSMay 2015: 108,352 mi PASSMay 2016: 116,668 mi FAILMay 2016: 116,668 mi PASS117k84k51kSep 2006May 2016

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 51,258 mi None recorded
May 2007 PASS 52,802 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 58,489 mi None recorded
May 2009 FAIL 65,162 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
May 2009 PASS 65,162 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 70,125 mi None recorded
May 2011 FAIL 76,569 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2011 PASS 76,570 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2012 PASS 83,662 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
May 2013 FAIL 90,750 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2013 PASS 90,570 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2014 FAIL 98,789 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2014 PASS 98,789 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2015 PASS 108,352 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2016 FAIL 116,668 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Wiper Split
ADVISORY Oil Leak
ADVISORY Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Lower Parking Brake Effort Nearside Rear
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
May 2016 PASS 116,668 mi
ADVISORY Rear Wiper Split
ADVISORY Oil Leak
ADVISORY Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Lower Parking Brake Effort Nearside Rear

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