BN05 WHM

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
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2000 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 February 2027 (256 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,750 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 25,750 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the underlying maintenance and mileage integrity warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Feb 2021 (473 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, which is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage before Feb 2021 (473 mi/yr equivalent).
  • Recurring Tyre Issues: Multiple tyre advisories and a major failure in Feb 2025.
  • Recurring Lighting Issues: Multiple lighting advisories and a major failure in Feb 2025.
  • Recurring Suspension/Brakes: Advisory noted for suspension and brakes in Feb 2026.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-25, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in MOT history.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures, showing owner responsiveness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model, indicating good safety features.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 25,750 mi PASSMar 2008: 25,750 mi FAILFeb 2009: 30,674 mi PASSFeb 2010: 36,132 mi PASSFeb 2011: 40,419 mi PASSFeb 2012: 45,530 mi FAILFeb 2012: 45,530 mi PASSFeb 2013: 49,967 mi PASSFeb 2014: 55,151 mi PASSFeb 2015: 65,595 mi PASSFeb 2016: 78,330 mi PASSFeb 2017: 86,841 mi PASSFeb 2018: 93,982 mi FAILFeb 2018: 93,982 mi PASSJan 2019: 95,919 mi PASSFeb 2020: 97,525 mi FAILFeb 2020: 97,525 mi PASSFeb 2021: 98,015 mi PASSFeb 2022: 98,887 mi PASSFeb 2023: 99,753 mi PASSFeb 2024: 101,369 mi PASSFeb 2025: 102,827 mi FAILFeb 2025: 102,827 mi PASSFeb 2026: 104,063 mi PASS104k65k26kMar 2008Feb 2026

MOT test history — 19/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 25,750 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 25,750 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2009 PASS 30,674 mi
USER ENTERED ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS
USER ENTERED ADVISE 2X REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES
Feb 2010 PASS 36,132 mi
USER ENTERED ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE 1.6MM
USER ENTERED ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM ON INNER EDGES
Feb 2011 PASS 40,419 mi
USER ENTERED REAR TYRES INNER TREAD EDGES WORN
Feb 2012 FAIL 45,530 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
FAIL Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
Feb 2012 PASS 45,530 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 49,967 mi
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre edges worn
Feb 2014 PASS 55,151 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2015 PASS 65,595 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Feb 2016 PASS 78,330 mi
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY car as under trays
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre nail
Feb 2017 PASS 86,841 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY under trays
Feb 2018 FAIL 93,982 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Front tyres wearing on inner egdes
Feb 2018 PASS 93,982 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Jan 2019 PASS 95,919 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nick on sidewall, also has puncture (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded in lower arm cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2020 FAIL 97,525 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has small hole but is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 97,525 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has small hole but is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Feb 2021 PASS 98,015 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 98,887 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 PASS 99,753 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated mirror leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Feb 2024 PASS 101,369 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 102,827 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread close to sidewall
Feb 2025 PASS 102,827 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 PASS 104,063 mi
ADVISORY Rear number plate lamp dull
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened frame bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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