BK57 YTX

2007 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2007
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 December 2026 (180 days away)
Last recorded mileage
40,672 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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

This 2007 Volkswagen has 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 40,672 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect and repeated failures makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,947 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this low usage is coupled with a history of severe safety and mechanical failures.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2025): Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Dec 2018 and Dec 2024, indicating severe neglect of critical safety components.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (5 times) and brakes (2 times) across multiple MOT tests, showing systemic structural neglect.
  • Persistent advisories for emissions (3 times) and recurring issues with anti-roll bar links, suspension arms, and ball joints, pointing to chronic underlying problems.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,947 miles/year, suggesting light use and potentially lower wear on engine components.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation for the model, despite the vehicle's own history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until December 2026, confirming it is currently roadworthy and compliant with basic safety standards.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, with consistent readings and no suspicious drops or spikes.

Mileage history

Sep 2010: 40,672 mi PASSSep 2011: 48,551 mi PASSSep 2012: 56,522 mi PASSSep 2013: 65,275 mi PASSSep 2014: 74,001 mi PASSApr 2015: 79,036 mi PASSMay 2016: 85,724 mi PASSJan 2017: 86,919 mi PASSDec 2017: 91,986 mi PASSDec 2018: 102,648 mi FAILDec 2018: 102,648 mi PASSDec 2019: 105,345 mi PASSNov 2020: 108,971 mi PASSNov 2021: 111,809 mi FAILNov 2021: 111,809 mi PASSDec 2022: 116,009 mi FAILDec 2022: 116,010 mi PASSNov 2023: 120,697 mi PASSDec 2024: 125,978 mi FAILDec 2024: 125,978 mi PASSDec 2025: 131,512 mi FAILDec 2025: 131,512 mi PASS132k86k41kSep 2010Dec 2025

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2010 PASS 40,672 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 48,551 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall not to cord
Sep 2012 PASS 56,522 mi
USER ENTERED nails (x2) nearside rear tyre
Sep 2013 PASS 65,275 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 74,001 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth
Apr 2015 PASS 79,036 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 85,724 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 86,919 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 91,986 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 FAIL 102,648 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2018 PASS 102,648 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2019 PASS 105,345 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 PASS 108,971 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 FAIL 111,809 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 111,809 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2022 FAIL 116,009 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Dec 2022 PASS 116,010 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nov 2023 PASS 120,697 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2024 FAIL 125,978 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY rear exhaust heat shield loose
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2024 PASS 125,978 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY rear exhaust heat shield loose
Dec 2025 FAIL 131,512 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear back box heat shield loose
Dec 2025 PASS 131,512 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear back box heat shield loose

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