BN09 PHF

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
SILVER
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 October 2026 (117 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,591 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 2009 Volkswagen has 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 34,591 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with critical safety components like tyres and suspension components indicate a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,646 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant drop in recent years (Oct 2025: +1 mile) suggests minimal recent use.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Mar 2019) — a critical safety failure.
  • Recurring Suspension Failures: Major failures on both nearside and offside front coil springs (Oct 2025) and anti-roll bar linkage (Jul 2023), indicating chronic neglect.
  • Recurring Tyre Issues: Multiple advisories and a DANGEROUS defect on the nearside rear tyre (Mar 2019) and offside rear tyre (Mar 2019) across multiple tests.
  • Recent Minimal Usage: Only 1 mile recorded between the failed and passed MOT in Oct 2025, suggesting very low recent activity.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent Mileage: Average annual mileage of 8,646 miles/year is normal and consistent with UK usage.
  • No Odometer Fraud: Mileage readings show no decreases or suspiciously round numbers, indicating genuine odometer readings.

Mileage history

Mar 2012: 34,591 mi PASSMar 2013: 44,596 mi PASSJun 2013: 46,319 mi PASSJun 2014: 55,778 mi FAILJun 2014: 55,779 mi PASSJul 2015: 65,057 mi FAILJul 2015: 65,058 mi PASSJul 2016: 75,483 mi PASSJun 2017: 83,055 mi PASSMar 2018: 86,276 mi FAILMar 2018: 86,279 mi PASSMar 2019: 95,732 mi PASSAug 2020: 101,717 mi PASSAug 2021: 106,045 mi FAILAug 2021: 106,045 mi PASSAug 2022: 120,462 mi FAILAug 2022: 120,462 mi PASSJul 2023: 129,388 mi FAILJul 2023: 129,388 mi PASSSep 2024: 142,892 mi FAILSep 2024: 142,901 mi PASSOct 2025: 145,118 mi FAILOct 2025: 145,119 mi PASS145k90k35kMar 2012Oct 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2012 PASS 34,591 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 44,596 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 46,319 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jun 2014 FAIL 55,778 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
USER ENTERED offside wiperblade torn
Jun 2014 PASS 55,779 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 65,057 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
USER ENTERED exhaust centre clamp
Jul 2015 PASS 65,058 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 75,483 mi
ADVISORY Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Jun 2017 PASS 83,055 mi
ADVISORY engine cover fitted
ADVISORY lower under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Mar 2018 FAIL 86,276 mi
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Mar 2018 PASS 86,279 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 95,732 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))
Aug 2020 PASS 101,717 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 106,045 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 106,045 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
Aug 2022 FAIL 120,462 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 120,462 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 129,388 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 129,388 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 FAIL 142,892 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 142,901 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2025 FAIL 145,118 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 145,119 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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