BL53 SYW

2003 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
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 February 2020
Last recorded mileage
91,612 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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

This 2003 Volkswagen has 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 91,612 miles. The high mileage and recurring advisories for tyres and suspension make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high usage, averaging 14,258 miles per year, with a recorded 229,731 miles by Feb 2019, indicating heavy commercial or high-mileage private use.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2007-02-20 (MOT 2007-02-20).
  • No valid MOT since 2020-02-19, indicating it has been off-road for years.
  • High annual mileage of 14,258 miles/yr, significantly above UK average of 8,000.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (Feb 2019) and suspension (Feb 2019) suggest ongoing wear.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the 2019 test.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage drops.

Mileage history

Feb 2007: 91,612 mi PASSFeb 2008: 100,385 mi PASSFeb 2009: 110,814 mi PASSFeb 2010: 123,532 mi PASSFeb 2011: 133,825 mi PASSFeb 2012: 144,004 mi PASSFeb 2013: 154,269 mi FAILFeb 2013: 154,382 mi PASSFeb 2014: 164,353 mi PASSFeb 2015: 172,968 mi PASSFeb 2016: 181,180 mi PASSJan 2017: 193,683 mi FAILJan 2017: 193,775 mi PASSFeb 2018: 212,867 mi FAILFeb 2018: 212,867 mi PASSFeb 2019: 229,731 mi FAILFeb 2019: 229,731 mi PASS230k161k92kFeb 2007Feb 2019

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2007 PASS 91,612 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 100,385 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 110,814 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 123,532 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 133,825 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 144,004 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 FAIL 154,269 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2013 PASS 154,382 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 164,353 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 172,968 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Feb 2016 PASS 181,180 mi
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
Jan 2017 FAIL 193,683 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY h/l beams poor
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2017 PASS 193,775 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY h/l beams poor
Feb 2018 FAIL 212,867 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2018 PASS 212,867 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2019 FAIL 229,731 mi
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY bodywork corroded
MAJOR Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2019 PASS 229,731 mi
ADVISORY bodywork corroded
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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