BO52 UPO

2003 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 January 2024
Last recorded mileage
29,369 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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

This 2003 Volkswagen has 19 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 29,369 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and lack of a valid MOT further complicate its purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage at 11,609 miles/year, but a significant drop in annual usage (1,760 miles in 2020) and a recent low (3,575 miles in 2022) warrant careful investigation.

Things to check

  • Major failure for Offside Rear Suspension component mounting excessively corroded (Jan 2023) — a structural safety concern.
  • Major failure for Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (Jan 2023) — a critical safety system.
  • Major failure for Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (Jan 2023) — a critical steering component.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes and suspension across multiple tests (Jan 2023, Dec 2020, Jan 2022).

Working in its favour

  • No mileage discrepancies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage pattern, albeit with some fluctuations.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, as the last test was in January 2023.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 29,369 mi PASSSep 2007: 44,291 mi PASSSep 2008: 58,552 mi PASSJul 2009: 69,999 mi PASSJul 2010: 76,551 mi PASSAug 2011: 112,233 mi PASSAug 2012: 124,034 mi PASSAug 2013: 142,300 mi PASSSep 2014: 159,601 mi PASSAug 2015: 178,675 mi PASSSep 2016: 200,052 mi PASSOct 2017: 206,816 mi FAILOct 2017: 206,819 mi PASSSep 2018: 215,585 mi PASSJan 2020: 225,831 mi PASSDec 2020: 227,591 mi PASSJan 2022: 229,482 mi PASSJan 2023: 233,057 mi FAILJan 2023: 233,103 mi PASS233k131k29kSep 2006Jan 2023

MOT test history — 17/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 29,369 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 44,291 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 58,552 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 69,999 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 76,551 mi
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Aug 2011 PASS 112,233 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
USER ENTERED rear axle rusty
Aug 2012 PASS 124,034 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED rear axle beam rusted slightly
Aug 2013 PASS 142,300 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 rear axle beam rusted slightly
Sep 2014 PASS 159,601 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED rear axle beam rusted slightly
Aug 2015 PASS 178,675 mi
ADVISORY general underside corrosion
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Sep 2016 PASS 200,052 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 206,816 mi
ADVISORY Engine management warning lamp on
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear (6.3.4a)
FAIL Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Oct 2017 PASS 206,819 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 215,585 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 225,831 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 227,591 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside inner cv joint worn
Jan 2022 PASS 229,482 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 FAIL 233,057 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (just acceptable) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY rear towing eye heavily corroded (holed)
Jan 2023 PASS 233,103 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BO52 UPO, 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.