BK59 BWW

2009 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
39,130 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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

This 2009 Volkswagen has 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 39,130 miles. The vehicle has been off-road for several years, which is a significant concern.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,341 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but there are significant gaps in MOT history.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2026-01-12; vehicle has been off-road for 3+ years, indicating potential long-term storage.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2012, 2015, 2021, 2025) and

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 10,341 miles/year, showing no fraud.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
  • No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Sep 2012: 39,130 mi PASSSep 2012: 39,130 mi FAILSep 2013: 51,584 mi PASSFeb 2015: 69,775 mi FAILFeb 2015: 69,775 mi PASSJul 2016: 84,777 mi PASSJul 2017: 95,370 mi FAILJul 2017: 95,370 mi PASSJul 2018: 105,445 mi PASSJul 2019: 114,556 mi FAILJul 2019: 114,557 mi PASSJan 2021: 130,349 mi FAILJan 2021: 130,360 mi PASSDec 2021: 142,433 mi PASSJan 2023: 151,426 mi PASSJan 2024: 156,924 mi PASSJan 2025: 165,912 mi FAILJan 2025: 165,912 mi PASS166k103k39kSep 2012Jan 2025

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2012 PASS 39,130 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)
USER ENTERED both front brake discs are slightley corroded on inner sides
Sep 2012 FAIL 39,130 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
USER ENTERED both front brake discs are slightley corroded on inner sides
Sep 2013 PASS 51,584 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 FAIL 69,775 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED front brakes worn
Feb 2015 PASS 69,775 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 84,777 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 95,370 mi
PRS Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Jul 2017 PASS 95,370 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 105,445 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 FAIL 114,556 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall, below 3mm tread, bold inner edge (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall, below 3mm tread, bold inner edge (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 114,557 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 130,349 mi
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 130,360 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 PASS 142,433 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 151,426 mi
ADVISORY under trays fitted covering components
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 156,924 mi
ADVISORY under trays fitted covering components Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (
ADVISORY rear disc pitted rear pads low
ADVISORY suface rusted all round
ADVISORY covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides
Jan 2025 FAIL 165,912 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Jan 2025 PASS 165,912 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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