BL05 RTU

2005 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1900 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 28 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
8,623 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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

This 2005 Volkswagen has 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 8,623 miles. The vehicle also exhibits a severe mileage anomaly, rendering its true condition and reliability unverifiable.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 47,732 miles in Feb 2020, then 53,813 miles in Feb 2021, but a massive 72,036-mile jump to 139,997 miles in Feb 2024, followed by a 71,895-mile decrease to 68,102 miles in Mar 2024, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2026-02-28; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes (3 failures) and suspension (2 failures) across multiple tests.
  • Critical mileage anomaly: 47,732 miles (Feb 2020) to 139,997 miles (Feb 2024), then 68,102 miles (Mar 2024) — strong fraud indicator.
  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (Feb 2024) — a major safety defect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • No specific positive MOT findings are present in the provided data for this 2005 vehicle.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), indicating a strong safety foundation for its age.
  • The 1.9 TDI engine is known for its reliability and long-term durability, which is a positive for this model.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 8,623 mi PASSJun 2009: 13,069 mi PASSJun 2010: 17,544 mi PASSJun 2011: 20,339 mi PASSMay 2012: 24,397 mi PASSMay 2013: 27,636 mi PASSMay 2014: 30,997 mi PASSJun 2015: 33,515 mi PASSJun 2016: 35,704 mi PASSMay 2017: 36,868 mi FAILMay 2017: 36,869 mi PASSMay 2018: 37,548 mi PASSFeb 2020: 47,732 mi PASSFeb 2021: 53,813 mi PASSFeb 2022: 57,774 mi FAILFeb 2022: 57,774 mi PASSJan 2023: 63,814 mi FAILFeb 2023: 63,814 mi PASSJan 2024: 67,961 mi FAILFeb 2024: 139,997 mi FAILMar 2024: 68,102 mi PASSFeb 2025: 74,241 mi FAILFeb 2025: 74,241 mi PASS140k74k9kJun 2008Feb 2025

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 8,623 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 13,069 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 17,544 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 20,339 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 24,397 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 27,636 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 30,997 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 33,515 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2016 PASS 35,704 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 36,868 mi
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
May 2017 PASS 36,869 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 37,548 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 47,732 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 53,813 mi
ADVISORY engine cover/under trays fitted
ADVISORY suspension none standard
ADVISORY Front tyres wearing inner edges
ADVISORY Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2022 FAIL 57,774 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY front and rear suspension has been lowered
ADVISORY audi road wheels fitted
Feb 2022 PASS 57,774 mi
ADVISORY front and rear suspension has been lowered
ADVISORY audi road wheels fitted
Jan 2023 FAIL 63,814 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 63,814 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 FAIL 67,961 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2024 FAIL 139,997 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Mar 2024 PASS 68,102 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 FAIL 74,241 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose losing flex slightly chafed from abs wirer (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose not attached to shocker horse shoe clip missing causing it to chafed on shocker (1.1.21 (c))
MINOR Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose losing flex and chaffed from being inseculy mounted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 74,241 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL05 RTU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.