BN51 LDU

2001 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2001
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 July 2016
Last recorded mileage
72,567 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

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

This 2001 Volkswagen has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 72,567 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and numerous recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage, averaging 12,283 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.

Things to check

  • Six major failures across 16 MOT tests, including suspension and brakes, indicate chronic neglect.
  • Five major suspension failures and 7 related advisories point to severe structural wear.
  • Two major windscreen failures and 4 related advisories suggest a persistent and recurring issue.
  • Seventeen brake-related advisories and one major failure highlight a long-standing and critical safety concern.

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, with consistent annual usage.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a strong safety foundation for its age.
  • The high mileage suggests a well-used vehicle, potentially with a long history of maintenance.
  • The car has a consistent MOT history, with all failures and advisories being addressed at the time.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 72,567 mi FAILAug 2006: 72,567 mi PASSAug 2007: 84,854 mi FAILAug 2007: 84,854 mi PASSAug 2008: 97,129 mi FAILAug 2008: 97,212 mi PASSAug 2009: 108,610 mi PASSAug 2010: 120,438 mi FAILAug 2010: 120,438 mi PASSAug 2011: 133,532 mi PASSAug 2012: 144,283 mi PASSAug 2013: 157,686 mi FAILAug 2013: 157,686 mi PASSJun 2014: 168,289 mi FAILJun 2014: 168,289 mi PASSJul 2015: 178,491 mi PASS178k126k73kAug 2006Jul 2015

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 FAIL 72,567 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PRS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PRS Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PRS Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2006 PASS 72,567 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 FAIL 84,854 mi
PRS Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Aug 2007 PASS 84,854 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 FAIL 97,129 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED advise rear axle beam bushes worn
Aug 2008 PASS 97,212 mi
USER ENTERED advise rear axle beam bushes worn
Aug 2009 PASS 108,610 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED advise rear axle beam bushes worn
Aug 2010 FAIL 120,438 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED n/s/r and o/s/r bump-stops split/perished
Aug 2010 PASS 120,438 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED n/s/r and o/s/r bump-stops split/perished
Aug 2011 PASS 133,532 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED advise rear bump stops broken
Aug 2012 PASS 144,283 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 FAIL 157,686 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Aug 2013 PASS 157,686 mi
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jun 2014 FAIL 168,289 mi
FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2014 PASS 168,289 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 178,491 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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