BO51 FLM

2001 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2001
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 30 October 2017
Last recorded mileage
54,317 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 2001 Volkswagen has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 54,317 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been on SORN for years, making it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage decreased from 72,897 miles (Oct 2007) to 64,142 miles (Oct 2008), a clear red flag for potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2007 (72,897 mi) and Oct 2008 (64,142 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased from 72,897 miles (Oct 2007) to 64,142 miles (Oct 2008), indicating possible odometer tampering.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes (5 times) and suspension (2 times) across multiple MOT tests.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) since 2017, meaning it has not been on the road for years.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its time.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner addressed immediate issues for retests.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, despite the recurring faults.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in the provided data.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 54,317 mi PASSOct 2007: 72,897 mi PASSOct 2008: 64,142 mi PASSOct 2009: 82,231 mi FAILOct 2009: 82,427 mi FAILOct 2009: 82,427 mi PASSOct 2010: 102,873 mi PASSOct 2011: 133,179 mi PASSOct 2011: 133,179 mi FAILOct 2012: 155,355 mi PASSOct 2013: 169,699 mi PASSOct 2014: 185,292 mi FAILOct 2014: 185,309 mi PASSOct 2015: 211,605 mi FAILOct 2015: 211,605 mi PASSOct 2016: 229,455 mi FAILOct 2016: 229,455 mi PASS229k142k54kOct 2006Oct 2016

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 54,317 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 72,897 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 64,142 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oct 2009 FAIL 82,231 mi
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread area
Oct 2009 FAIL 82,427 mi
FAIL Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Oct 2009 PASS 82,427 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 102,873 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2011 PASS 133,179 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 133,179 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oct 2012 PASS 155,355 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oct 2013 PASS 169,699 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2014 FAIL 185,292 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED rear brakes binding slightly
Oct 2014 PASS 185,309 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 FAIL 211,605 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oct 2015 PASS 211,605 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 229,455 mi
ADVISORY Offside rear service/foot brake application slow
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.41 MM (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.63 MM (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.96 MM (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
PRS Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oct 2016 PASS 229,455 mi
ADVISORY Offside rear service/foot brake application slow
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.41 MM (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.63 MM (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.96 MM (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

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