BK54 DKE

2004 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 April 2027 (302 days away)
Last recorded mileage
27,529 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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

This 2004 Volkswagen has 29 MOT tests on record with a 66% pass rate and 27,529 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated issues warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,835 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage, but a 2025 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements (Apr 2026).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Aug 2020).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Aug 2020).
  • Recurring component: Shock absorber advisory noted (Apr 2026).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 10 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-04-12, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 22 years, averaging 7,835 miles/year.

Mileage history

Aug 2007: 27,529 mi PASSAug 2008: 37,785 mi FAILAug 2008: 37,785 mi PASSSep 2009: 49,026 mi PASSSep 2010: 56,599 mi PASSSep 2010: 56,599 mi FAILSep 2011: 66,598 mi PASSAug 2012: 75,893 mi FAILSep 2012: 75,893 mi PASSSep 2013: 81,924 mi PASSSep 2014: 87,958 mi PASSSep 2015: 98,252 mi FAILSep 2015: 98,252 mi PASSAug 2016: 107,108 mi FAILAug 2016: 107,108 mi PASSSep 2017: 114,549 mi FAILSep 2017: 114,549 mi PASSSep 2018: 123,866 mi PASSAug 2019: 131,353 mi FAILAug 2019: 131,353 mi PASSAug 2020: 136,241 mi FAILAug 2020: 136,242 mi PASSJul 2021: 141,705 mi PASSAug 2022: 150,812 mi PASSAug 2023: 156,267 mi FAILAug 2023: 156,267 mi PASSAug 2024: 166,287 mi PASSApr 2026: 174,693 mi FAILApr 2026: 174,693 mi PASS175k101k28kAug 2007Apr 2026

MOT test history — 19/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2007 PASS 27,529 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 FAIL 37,785 mi
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Aug 2008 PASS 37,785 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 49,026 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Sep 2010 PASS 56,599 mi
USER ENTERED n/side door mirror glass cracked, but still ok, o/side mirror cover cracked
Sep 2010 FAIL 56,599 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
USER ENTERED n/side door mirror glass cracked, but still ok, o/side mirror cover cracked
Sep 2011 PASS 66,598 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
USER ENTERED wipers smearing
USER ENTERED Nearside front mirror damaged, but not affecting the rear view.
USER ENTERED Front brake discs heavily corroded.
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre sidewall cut.
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Aug 2012 FAIL 75,893 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 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)
Sep 2012 PASS 75,893 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 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)
Sep 2013 PASS 81,924 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
USER ENTERED rear seats not tested as folded away
Sep 2014 PASS 87,958 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 FAIL 98,252 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint
Sep 2015 PASS 98,252 mi
ADVISORY Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint
Aug 2016 FAIL 107,108 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked behind front silencer (7.1.2)
Aug 2016 PASS 107,108 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked behind front silencer (7.1.2)
Sep 2017 FAIL 114,549 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Sep 2017 PASS 114,549 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 123,866 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Aug 2019 FAIL 131,353 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Advise both rear shock absorber dust covers perished.
Aug 2019 PASS 131,353 mi
ADVISORY Advise both rear shock absorber dust covers perished.
Aug 2020 FAIL 136,241 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2020 PASS 136,242 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2021 PASS 141,705 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 150,812 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 156,267 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Aug 2023 PASS 156,267 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 PASS 166,287 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 FAIL 174,693 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Apr 2026 PASS 174,693 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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