BL04 WEX

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 December 2018
Last recorded mileage
101,102 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 58/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 101,102 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect in maintenance is a significant red flag.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,382 miles per year, with a notable spike to 4,517 miles in the 12 months before May 2009.

Things to check

  • High mileage (201,046 miles) for a 2004 vehicle indicates heavy wear and tear.
  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories (May 2007, Nov 2010, Dec 2017) point to chronic neglect.
  • Multiple light failures and advisories (May 2009, Dec 2017) suggest a pattern of electrical issues.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a Not valid MOT status, requiring immediate verification.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2018-12-19, indicating it passed a recent test.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
  • The high mileage suggests the vehicle has been regularly used and maintained for its intended purpose.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 provides a strong safety foundation for this model.

Mileage history

May 2007: 101,102 mi PASSMay 2008: 107,183 mi PASSMay 2009: 111,700 mi FAILMay 2009: 111,700 mi PASSNov 2010: 126,098 mi FAILDec 2010: 126,201 mi FAILDec 2010: 126,201 mi PASSDec 2011: 136,974 mi PASSDec 2012: 147,966 mi FAILDec 2012: 147,966 mi PASSDec 2013: 159,272 mi FAILDec 2013: 159,272 mi PASSDec 2014: 170,516 mi PASSDec 2015: 181,094 mi PASSDec 2016: 191,774 mi PASSDec 2017: 201,046 mi PASS201k151k101kMay 2007Dec 2017

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 PASS 101,102 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2008 PASS 107,183 mi
USER ENTERED both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
USER ENTERED under side of vehicle not fully checked due to covers
May 2009 FAIL 111,700 mi
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
May 2009 PASS 111,700 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nov 2010 FAIL 126,098 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Dec 2010 FAIL 126,201 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED headlamp adjuster is faulty
Dec 2010 PASS 126,201 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED headlamp adjuster is faulty
Dec 2011 PASS 136,974 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)
Dec 2012 FAIL 147,966 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED under tray loose
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2012 PASS 147,966 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED under tray loose
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2013 FAIL 159,272 mi
PRS Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Dec 2013 PASS 159,272 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 170,516 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 181,094 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 191,774 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 201,046 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Central exhaust box rusty
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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