BN53 CVW

2003 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2003
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 1 September 2019
Last recorded mileage
64,523 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2003 Volkswagen has 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 64,523 miles. The single recorded test in 2018 failed to address a dangerous tyre defect and shows no subsequent passes.

The mileage trajectory shows a critical decrease from 80,788 miles (Aug 2007) to 10,055 miles (Sep 2008), indicating possible odometer tampering, and an unusually high jump before Aug 2009.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Aug 2007 (80,788 mi) and Sep 2008 (10,055 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • MOT expired 2019-09-01; no valid MOT since then — illegal to drive on public roads.
  • Mileage decreased from 80,788 miles (Aug 2007) to 10,055 miles (Sep 2008) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
  • Aug 2018 MOT failure for offside front tyre worn close to legal limit — no subsequent PASS or advisory.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
  • No recorded test failures (other than the Aug 2018 tyre advisory) — no recent major defects.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2007 (8,000 miles/yr average) — no hidden long-term neglect.
  • Single advisory for a worn tyre in Aug 2018 — a minor, easily rectifiable issue.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 64,523 mi PASSAug 2007: 80,788 mi PASSSep 2008: 10,055 mi PASSAug 2009: 102,551 mi FAILAug 2009: 102,561 mi PASSAug 2010: 108,658 mi PASSAug 2011: 117,397 mi PASSAug 2011: 117,397 mi FAILAug 2012: 122,764 mi PASSAug 2013: 134,768 mi PASSAug 2014: 143,212 mi PASSAug 2015: 153,395 mi PASSAug 2016: 165,241 mi PASSAug 2017: 179,749 mi FAILAug 2017: 179,749 mi PASSAug 2018: 190,881 mi PASS191k100k10kAug 2006Aug 2018

MOT test history — 13/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 64,523 mi
USER ENTERED rear number plate slightly defaced.
Aug 2007 PASS 80,788 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 10,055 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 FAIL 102,551 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Aug 2009 PASS 102,561 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 108,658 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Aug 2011 PASS 117,397 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 117,397 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Aug 2012 PASS 122,764 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2013 PASS 134,768 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 143,212 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Aug 2015 PASS 153,395 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 165,241 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front c v gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Aug 2017 FAIL 179,749 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Aug 2017 PASS 179,749 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 190,881 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY corrosion in progress on n/s front wing

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN53 CVW, 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.