BN07 VRW

2007 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2007
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 November 2026 (157 days away)
Last recorded mileage
28,036 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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

This 2007 Volkswagen has 19 MOT tests on record with a 84% pass rate and 28,036 miles. The recent corrosion advisory on suspension arms is a significant concern.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 5,028 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories (coil spring, shock absorber) across 9 tests, escalating to major failures.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (worn close to limit) across 7 tests, indicating chronic wear.
  • Corrosion on front lower suspension arm (Nov 2025) is a serious upcoming repair.
  • Engine oil and headlamp advisories are recurring, suggesting neglected maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until November 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,028 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects recorded on the MOT.

Mileage history

Mar 2010: 28,036 mi PASSMar 2011: 34,574 mi PASSMar 2012: 40,340 mi PASSMar 2013: 44,533 mi PASSMar 2014: 47,496 mi PASSMar 2015: 49,800 mi PASSMar 2016: 52,423 mi PASSMar 2017: 57,522 mi PASSMay 2018: 62,413 mi FAILMay 2018: 62,413 mi PASSMay 2019: 65,979 mi FAILMay 2019: 65,979 mi PASSNov 2020: 70,705 mi PASSNov 2021: 75,116 mi PASSNov 2022: 80,247 mi PASSNov 2023: 84,860 mi PASSNov 2024: 90,506 mi PASSNov 2025: 95,020 mi FAILNov 2025: 95,020 mi PASS95k62k28kMar 2010Nov 2025

MOT test history — 16/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2010 PASS 28,036 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Mar 2011 PASS 34,574 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2012 PASS 40,340 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2013 PASS 44,533 mi
USER ENTERED Bonnet catch stiff
USER ENTERED rear exhaust box supporting bracket broken
Mar 2014 PASS 47,496 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 49,800 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 52,423 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 57,522 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 62,413 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing screen
May 2018 PASS 62,413 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing screen
May 2019 FAIL 65,979 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2019 PASS 65,979 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 70,705 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 75,116 mi None recorded
Nov 2022 PASS 80,247 mi
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))
Nov 2023 PASS 84,860 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 PASS 90,506 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 FAIL 95,020 mi
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nov 2025 PASS 95,020 mi
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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