2004 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 10 January 2019
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,934 mi
AI verdict AVOID 42/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Volkswagen has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 32,934 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2019-01-10, which is a critical red flag.
The vehicle shows a suspiciously low mileage of 32,934 miles over 22 years, with only 899 miles recorded between Oct 2016 and Dec 2017, indicating a significant period of inactivity or potential fraud.
Things to check
- MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2019-01-10 — immediate legal and safety concerns.
- 5 major failures across 16 tests (tyres, brakes, suspension, steering) — consistent neglect.
- Suspiciously low mileage of 32,934 miles over 22 years — potential odometer fraud.
- Recurring tyre failures (Oct 2011 advisory, Nov 2015 fail) — indicates chronic wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
- Consistent annual mileage of 11,900 miles/yr (pre-2018) — no sudden spikes or drops.
- No recurring failures on the same system after initial fixes — owner addressed issues.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories in the last 2 years — current condition appears stable.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 32,934 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 48,208 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2009 | FAIL | 64,854 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 64,886 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2010 | PASS | 75,610 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 89,646 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) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 105,357 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 117,944 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 135,204 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 155,552 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 155,552 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2016 | FAIL | 166,057 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some under side components
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 166,057 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some under side components
|
| Dec 2017 | FAIL | 166,956 mi |
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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) FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 167,059 mi |
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) FAIL Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 167,062 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN54 UOH, 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.