BN59 LUL

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
WHITE
Engine
1968 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
28,095 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 49/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 28,095 miles. The vehicle also shows a history of unexplained mileage spikes and a potential timing belt failure.

The mileage trajectory is generally consistent, averaging 9,234 miles/year, but shows a significant 33-mile spike in April 2025, which is unusual for a diesel vehicle.

Things to check

  • Dangerous Offside Front Tyre defect recorded on 2019-03-01, indicating a serious safety risk.
  • Recurring Emissions advisories across 6 tests (2019-2026) suggest ongoing engine management issues.
  • Recurring Lights failures/advisories in 2021, 2022, and 2025 point to a persistent electrical fault.
  • Unexplained 33-mile mileage spike on 2025-04-01 suggests potential odometer fraud or a data anomaly.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-04-09, providing peace of mind for several years.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,234 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No major structural failures or recurring suspension issues recorded in the MOT history.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating is a significant positive for a 2009 vehicle.

Mileage history

Sep 2012: 28,095 mi FAILSep 2012: 28,095 mi PASSAug 2013: 33,451 mi PASSMay 2014: 40,383 mi PASSMay 2014: 40,383 mi FAILApr 2015: 46,253 mi PASSMay 2016: 64,989 mi PASSMay 2017: 89,596 mi FAILMay 2017: 89,596 mi PASSApr 2018: 93,391 mi PASSMar 2019: 101,721 mi PASSMar 2020: 110,927 mi PASSMar 2021: 117,371 mi FAILMar 2021: 117,382 mi PASSMar 2022: 126,478 mi PASSMar 2023: 134,076 mi PASSMar 2024: 141,578 mi PASSApr 2025: 148,679 mi FAILApr 2025: 148,712 mi PASSApr 2026: 159,395 mi PASS159k94k28kSep 2012Apr 2026

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2012 FAIL 28,095 mi
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Sep 2012 PASS 28,095 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 33,451 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 40,383 mi None recorded
May 2014 FAIL 40,383 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Apr 2015 PASS 46,253 mi
USER ENTERED EMISSION CLEAN
May 2016 PASS 64,989 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 89,596 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
May 2017 PASS 89,596 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Apr 2018 PASS 93,391 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 101,721 mi
MINOR Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
ADVISORY Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 PASS 110,927 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Acceleration not detected,no emission printout
Mar 2021 FAIL 117,371 mi
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 117,382 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 126,478 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 134,076 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY N/s front fog lamp is inop
ADVISORY Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.
ADVISORY Egr valve is blowing slightly.
Mar 2024 PASS 141,578 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 FAIL 148,679 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY emissions not detected
Apr 2025 PASS 148,712 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY emissions not detected
Apr 2026 PASS 159,395 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Acceleration not detected,no emissions printout.

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