BK54 YLA

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
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 August 2018
Last recorded mileage
7,675 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 7,675 miles. Furthermore, the MOT expired in 2018, and the vehicle is currently untaxed and not valid for road use.

The vehicle shows a critically low mileage of 54,134 miles over 22 years, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2017 onwards, indicating a major discrepancy.

Things to check

  • Mileage significantly below average: 54,134 miles over 22 years (typical: 102,402 mi, n=164 vehicles).
  • MOT expired 2018-08-14; vehicle is currently untaxed and not valid for road use.
  • 4 major failures and 10 recurring suspension advisories since 2009 indicate chronic neglect.
  • 1 major tyre failure and 2 related advisories since 2015 suggest poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
  • Low insurance group (27–32 out of 50) suggests lower running costs and premiums.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the last pass in Aug 2017.
  • The Volkswagen Caddy is known for its indestructible diesel engine and long-term reliability.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 7,675 mi PASSSep 2008: 10,687 mi PASSSep 2009: 13,825 mi PASSSep 2010: 15,935 mi PASSSep 2011: 21,779 mi PASSSep 2012: 28,717 mi FAILSep 2012: 28,718 mi PASSSep 2013: 31,866 mi PASSSep 2014: 36,119 mi FAILSep 2014: 36,120 mi PASSSep 2015: 41,597 mi FAILSep 2015: 41,598 mi PASSAug 2016: 49,829 mi PASSAug 2017: 54,131 mi FAILAug 2017: 54,134 mi PASS54k31k8kSep 2007Aug 2017

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 PASS 7,675 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 10,687 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 13,825 mi
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 2010 PASS 15,935 mi
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 2011 PASS 21,779 mi
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 Offside front anti-roll bar gaiter split
Sep 2012 FAIL 28,717 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 28,718 mi
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 31,866 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Sep 2014 FAIL 36,119 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Sep 2014 PASS 36,120 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 FAIL 41,597 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Sep 2015 PASS 41,598 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 49,829 mi
ADVISORY wipers deteriating
Aug 2017 FAIL 54,131 mi
FAIL Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Aug 2017 PASS 54,134 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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