BN52 OPC

2002 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2002
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 17 November 2013
Last recorded mileage
45,708 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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

This 2002 Volkswagen has 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 45,708 miles. However, the vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, requiring immediate attention.

The vehicle shows consistent low annual mileage averaging 10,352 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake advisories (4) and failures (2) from 2005 to 2012 suggest ongoing wear.
  • Exhaust system advisories (Aug 2005) escalated to a failure (Nov 2011), indicating a persistent issue.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
  • The 2002 registration and 1.9L diesel engine make it non-compliant with ULEZ, incurring daily charges in London.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent low annual mileage (10,352 mi/yr) suggests careful, light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation detected in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a recent clean MOT pass (Nov 2012) after addressing previous failures.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.

Mileage history

Aug 2005: 45,708 mi PASSSep 2006: 62,228 mi PASSSep 2007: 74,310 mi PASSOct 2008: 83,464 mi PASSNov 2009: 91,022 mi PASSNov 2010: 97,612 mi FAILNov 2010: 97,613 mi PASSNov 2011: 104,969 mi FAILNov 2011: 105,067 mi PASSNov 2012: 112,631 mi PASS113k79k46kAug 2005Nov 2012

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2005 PASS 45,708 mi
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
USER ENTERED nail in tyre
Sep 2006 PASS 62,228 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 74,310 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 83,464 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 91,022 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)
Nov 2010 FAIL 97,612 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED N/S & O/S fronf windows tinted
USER ENTERED O/S rear disc pitted inside surface
Nov 2010 PASS 97,613 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 FAIL 104,969 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED rear discs braking surface pitted
Nov 2011 PASS 105,067 mi
USER ENTERED rear discs braking surface pitted
Nov 2012 PASS 112,631 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED exhaust has corrosion
USER ENTERED exhaust hanger not attached to exhaust but system is still supported
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED both front tyres have signs of wear on inner edges

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN52 OPC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.