2007 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2007
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 8 July 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 104,030 mi
AI verdict AVOID 57/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2007 Volkswagen has 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 104,030 miles. The vehicle's long history and high usage raise serious concerns about its maintenance and roadworthiness.
The vehicle shows a suspiciously low mileage of 73 miles/year before July 2015, despite a high average of 34,817 miles/year for its first 8 years.
Things to check
- MOT expired 2016-07-08; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.
- Mileage anomaly: 73 miles/year recorded before Jul 2015 is highly suspicious.
- High annual mileage (34,817 mi/yr) indicates heavy commercial use, accelerating wear.
- Recurring tyre failures (Aug 2010, Feb 2012, Aug 2012) and ball joint advisories (Feb 2014, May 2015) suggest chronic neglect.
Working in its favour
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the owner addressed issues at the time.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and potential for long engine life if maintained.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 104,030 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 149,492 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 167,949 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) 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)
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 184,300 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 203,879 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 230,632 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 252,218 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Aug 2014 | FAIL | 281,709 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED screen cracked behind sun visor
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 281,718 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED screen cracked behind sun visor
|
| May 2015 | FAIL | 296,749 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) FAIL Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) FAIL Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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| Jul 2015 | PASS | 296,757 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN57 BYR, 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.