BN05 CUA

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
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 October 2021
Last recorded mileage
132,534 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 132,534 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2021-10-06, which is a major red flag.

A critical mileage decrease is evident between Jun 2012 (226,538 mi) and Jan 2014 (134,829 mi), suggesting possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jun 2012 (226,538 mi) and Jan 2014 (134,829 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased from 226,538 miles (Jun 2012) to 134,829 miles (Jan 2014), indicating possible odometer tampering.
  • Dangerous tyre defect (below 1.6mm) recorded on 2008-02-11, indicating a serious safety failure.
  • Dangerous CV joint gaiter split recorded on 2008-02-11 and 2010-06-11, indicating a serious safety failure.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • Reliable 1.9 TDI engine (Caddy) is known for its long-term durability and low running costs.
  • Consistent annual mileage (11,940 miles/yr) before the mileage anomaly, suggesting regular use.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the vehicle has been maintained since 2020.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 132,534 mi FAILFeb 2008: 132,534 mi PASSMar 2009: 175,163 mi PASSJun 2010: 191,794 mi FAILJun 2010: 191,794 mi PASSJun 2011: 208,837 mi FAILJun 2011: 208,837 mi PASSJun 2012: 226,538 mi PASSJan 2014: 134,829 mi FAILJan 2014: 134,829 mi PASSFeb 2015: 143,319 mi PASSFeb 2016: 150,544 mi PASSFeb 2017: 159,885 mi FAILFeb 2017: 159,885 mi PASSMar 2018: 164,892 mi PASSApr 2019: 169,652 mi FAILApr 2019: 169,652 mi PASSOct 2020: 188,364 mi FAILOct 2020: 188,364 mi PASS227k180k133kFeb 2008Oct 2020

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 FAIL 132,534 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2008 PASS 132,534 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 175,163 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jun 2010 FAIL 191,794 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Jun 2010 PASS 191,794 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 208,837 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2011 PASS 208,837 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 226,538 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Jan 2014 FAIL 134,829 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Jan 2014 PASS 134,829 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 143,319 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)
Feb 2016 PASS 150,544 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Feb 2017 FAIL 159,885 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Feb 2017 PASS 159,885 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Mar 2018 PASS 164,892 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 FAIL 169,652 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Apr 2019 PASS 169,652 mi
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Oct 2020 FAIL 188,364 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oct 2020 PASS 188,364 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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