BN10 NFR

2010 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2010
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 April 2025
Last recorded mileage
27,587 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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

This 2010 Volkswagen has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 27,587 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-04-01, which is a major red flag for a 16-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 8,246 miles per year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2024, but no evidence of odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2019-03-08, indicating a severe safety failure.
  • Major emissions failure on 2020-03-03, a serious environmental and safety concern.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres, brakes, suspension, and engine oil across multiple tests.
  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-04-01, a major concern for a 16-year-old vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,246 miles per year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Mar 2013: 27,587 mi PASSFeb 2014: 39,477 mi PASSFeb 2015: 50,706 mi PASSFeb 2016: 62,565 mi PASSMar 2017: 76,296 mi FAILMar 2017: 76,296 mi PASSMar 2018: 86,577 mi FAILMar 2018: 86,647 mi PASSMar 2019: 94,054 mi PASSMar 2020: 101,284 mi FAILMar 2020: 101,284 mi PASSMar 2021: 102,633 mi PASSMar 2022: 105,678 mi PASSFeb 2023: 108,923 mi PASSMar 2024: 117,530 mi FAILApr 2024: 117,593 mi PASS118k73k28kMar 2013Apr 2024

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2013 PASS 27,587 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 39,477 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 50,706 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 62,565 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 76,296 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 76,296 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 86,577 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2018 PASS 86,647 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2019 PASS 94,054 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))
Mar 2020 FAIL 101,284 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Mar 2020 PASS 101,284 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 102,633 mi
ADVISORY Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 105,678 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 108,923 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Mar 2024 FAIL 117,530 mi
MINOR Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2024 PASS 117,593 mi
MINOR Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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