BN59 LTX

2009 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 April 2027 (299 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,862 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

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

This 2009 Volkswagen has 18 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 31,862 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and repeated wear items warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 5,321 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this is unusually low for a 17-year-old car.

Things to check

  • Apr 2026: Failed MOT with MINOR defects on ball joint and suspension arm, and ADVISORY on exhaust.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.

Mileage history

Jun 2012: 31,862 mi FAILJun 2012: 31,862 mi PASSFeb 2013: 37,491 mi PASSFeb 2014: 41,311 mi PASSFeb 2015: 45,969 mi PASSFeb 2016: 51,206 mi PASSFeb 2017: 56,306 mi PASSMar 2018: 60,617 mi PASSMar 2019: 64,947 mi PASSMar 2020: 69,037 mi PASSMar 2021: 72,204 mi PASSMar 2022: 75,857 mi PASSApr 2023: 80,509 mi FAILApr 2023: 80,509 mi PASSApr 2024: 84,637 mi PASSApr 2025: 88,079 mi PASSApr 2026: 91,937 mi FAILApr 2026: 91,948 mi PASS92k62k32kJun 2012Apr 2026

MOT test history — 15/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2012 FAIL 31,862 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jun 2012 PASS 31,862 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 37,491 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 41,311 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 45,969 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 51,206 mi
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre very perished
Feb 2017 PASS 56,306 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 60,617 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2019 PASS 64,947 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 69,037 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 72,204 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 75,857 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 FAIL 80,509 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2023 PASS 80,509 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 84,637 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 PASS 88,079 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2026 FAIL 91,937 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothy sides perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust centre section clamp heavily corroded
ADVISORY rear subframe corroded
ADVISORY front and rear suspension arms corroded
ADVISORY both front suspension legs corroded
Apr 2026 PASS 91,948 mi
MINOR Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothy sides perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust centre section clamp heavily corroded
ADVISORY rear subframe corroded
ADVISORY front and rear suspension arms corroded
ADVISORY both front suspension legs corroded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN59 LTX, 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.