BN09 KBE

2009 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 August 2026 (73 days away)
Last recorded mileage
55,253 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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

This 2009 Volkswagen has 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 55,253 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in usage after 2019, which warrants careful investigation.

The vehicle recorded suspiciously low mileage (891 mi/yr equivalent) before Aug 2021, but normal usage (10,065 mi/yr) resumed thereafter, with no signs of tampering.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake system advisories across 7 tests (Aug 2020–Aug 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring suspension advisories across 2 tests (Aug 2020, Aug 2025) suggest a persistent issue.
  • Brake disc wear advisories in Aug 2020, Aug 2021, Aug 2022, and Aug 2025 show a clear pattern of neglect.
  • A single failure in Apr 2013 for windscreen wipers, though rectified, is a minor but unexplained defect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 08/26/2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-2021, showing normal usage after initial low period.

Mileage history

Apr 2012: 55,253 mi PASSApr 2013: 67,415 mi FAILApr 2013: 67,415 mi PASSApr 2014: 79,229 mi FAILApr 2014: 79,229 mi PASSMar 2015: 92,398 mi PASSMar 2016: 106,011 mi PASSMar 2017: 118,143 mi FAILMar 2017: 118,143 mi PASSApr 2018: 138,656 mi PASSApr 2019: 146,423 mi FAILApr 2019: 146,423 mi PASSAug 2020: 153,059 mi PASSAug 2021: 153,936 mi PASSAug 2022: 156,356 mi PASSAug 2023: 158,566 mi PASSAug 2024: 161,199 mi PASSAug 2025: 167,360 mi PASS167k111k55kApr 2012Aug 2025

MOT test history — 14/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2012 PASS 55,253 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 67,415 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED eml on!
Apr 2013 PASS 67,415 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Apr 2014 FAIL 79,229 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 79,229 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2015 PASS 92,398 mi
ADVISORY Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Mar 2016 PASS 106,011 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Mar 2017 FAIL 118,143 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2017 PASS 118,143 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2018 PASS 138,656 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S N/S (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1n)
Apr 2019 FAIL 146,423 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
ADVISORY service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Apr 2019 PASS 146,423 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Aug 2020 PASS 153,059 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 153,936 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Aug 2022 PASS 156,356 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 158,566 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 161,199 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Aug 2025 PASS 167,360 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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