BK56 EJL

2006 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 July 2026 (26 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,985 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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

This 2006 Volkswagen has 25 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 16,985 miles. The very low mileage of 58,444 miles for a 20-year-old vehicle raises significant odometer integrity concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low usage averaging 2,991 miles/year, with a critical anomaly of only 8 miles driven between July 2018 and August 2018, suggesting potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Sep 2024): Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its st
  • DANGEROUS defects: 3 tyre failures (Jul 2018, Sep 2023, Sep 2024) indicate severe neglect.
  • Recurring failures: 5 test failures across 13 MOTs (Jul 2018, Sep 2022, Sep 2023, Sep 2024) show systemic issues.
  • Mileage anomaly: Only 8 miles driven between Jul 2018 and Aug 2018 is a critical red flag for odometer fraud.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until July 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No recent major failures or advisories since the last test in July 2025.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle.
  • Consistent annual mileage trajectory (though very low) suggests no sudden usage changes.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 16,985 mi PASSMar 2010: 19,959 mi FAILMar 2010: 19,959 mi PASSMar 2011: 23,287 mi PASSMar 2012: 25,672 mi PASSMar 2013: 27,653 mi PASSMar 2014: 30,151 mi PASSMar 2015: 31,808 mi PASSMar 2016: 33,202 mi FAILMar 2016: 33,202 mi PASSJun 2017: 36,459 mi FAILJun 2017: 36,459 mi PASSJul 2018: 39,661 mi FAILAug 2018: 39,669 mi PASSJul 2019: 42,429 mi PASSJul 2020: 45,026 mi FAILAug 2020: 45,026 mi PASSAug 2021: 47,232 mi PASSSep 2022: 52,310 mi FAILSep 2022: 52,310 mi PASSSep 2023: 55,141 mi FAILSep 2023: 55,279 mi PASSSep 2024: 57,057 mi FAILSep 2024: 57,059 mi PASSJul 2025: 58,444 mi PASS58k38k17kSep 2009Jul 2025

MOT test history — 17/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 16,985 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 FAIL 19,959 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2010 PASS 19,959 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 23,287 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 25,672 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2013 PASS 27,653 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 30,151 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 31,808 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 33,202 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Mar 2016 PASS 33,202 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 36,459 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2017 PASS 36,459 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2018 FAIL 39,661 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall heavily perished 215/55/16/97V (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking 215/55/16/97V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 215/55/16/97W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre heavily perished,close to limit
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2018 PASS 39,669 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall heavily perished 215/55/16/97V (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking 215/55/16/97V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2019 PASS 42,429 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perishing on outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Undertray and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.
Jul 2020 FAIL 45,026 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 45,026 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 47,232 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2022 FAIL 52,310 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Sep 2022 PASS 52,310 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2023 FAIL 55,141 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 55,279 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Sep 2024 FAIL 57,057 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2024 PASS 57,059 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jul 2025 PASS 58,444 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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