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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1600 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 September 2026 (107 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,761 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
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 78% pass rate and 29,761 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated safety issues make it a high-risk purchase.
Mileage is consistent, averaging 10,642 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant spike in 2024.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-09-23 (test 156,756 mi) — immediate safety risk.
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-09-27 (test 178,333 mi) — repeated safety concern.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 7 separate tests (e.g., Sep 2019, Sep 2020) — consistent wear pattern.
- Recurring suspension advisories across 4 separate tests (e.g., Sep 2022, Sep 2023) — structural neglect.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,642 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-29, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 29,761 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 42,139 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 59,969 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 77,805 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 94,208 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 107,649 mi |
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) FAIL Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Slight bind ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake discs showing signs of heat damage ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 107,921 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 120,539 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 130,496 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 138,351 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges ADVISORY offside rear tyre perishing 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 143,079 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2021 | PASS | 143,079 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2022 | PASS | 149,326 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 156,756 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2023 | PASS | 156,756 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 174,170 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
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| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 178,331 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 178,333 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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