BP53 HYU

2004 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 December 2026 (198 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,393 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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

This 2004 Volkswagen has 29 MOT tests on record with a 66% pass rate and 15,393 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage and a pattern of unaddressed issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low usage, averaging only 2,839 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 168 miles recorded between Jan 2004 and May 2021.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 7 May 2022 (test 11) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring major failures on lights (4 times) and windscreen (3 times) across multiple tests.
  • Major failure for Engine/Oil on 7 May 2022 (test 11) — critical engine component.
  • Major failure for Exhaust emissions on 4 Feb 2008 (test 2) — repeated emissions issues.

Working in its favour

  • MOT currently valid until 29 Dec 2026, indicating recent compliance.
  • No recurring failures on the same critical system (e.g., brakes, suspension) since the dangerous tyre defect in 2022.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Dec 2025).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 15,393 mi PASSFeb 2008: 23,599 mi FAILFeb 2008: 23,599 mi PASSJan 2009: 25,944 mi PASSJan 2010: 28,603 mi PASSFeb 2011: 29,715 mi PASSFeb 2011: 29,715 mi FAILAug 2012: 30,975 mi FAILAug 2012: 30,975 mi PASSAug 2013: 31,947 mi PASSAug 2014: 32,959 mi FAILAug 2014: 32,959 mi PASSAug 2015: 34,356 mi PASSAug 2015: 34,356 mi FAILAug 2016: 36,205 mi FAILAug 2016: 36,207 mi PASSAug 2017: 39,850 mi PASSAug 2018: 41,787 mi PASSAug 2019: 42,841 mi PASSAug 2020: 43,212 mi PASSMay 2021: 43,344 mi FAILMay 2021: 43,347 mi PASSMay 2022: 49,221 mi FAILMay 2022: 49,222 mi PASSDec 2023: 53,081 mi FAILDec 2023: 53,082 mi PASSDec 2024: 56,556 mi FAILDec 2024: 56,556 mi PASSDec 2025: 62,324 mi PASS62k39k15kJan 2007Dec 2025

MOT test history — 19/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 15,393 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 FAIL 23,599 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon 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)
Feb 2008 PASS 23,599 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 25,944 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 28,603 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Feb 2011 PASS 29,715 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 FAIL 29,715 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Aug 2012 FAIL 30,975 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Aug 2012 PASS 30,975 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 31,947 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 32,959 mi
FAIL Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED nearside rear view wing mirror damaged
Aug 2014 PASS 32,959 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 34,356 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 exhaust corroded
Aug 2015 FAIL 34,356 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 exhaust corroded
Aug 2016 FAIL 36,205 mi
ADVISORY engine management lamp on
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2016 PASS 36,207 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 39,850 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 41,787 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 42,841 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2020 PASS 43,212 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY rear exhaust corroded
May 2021 FAIL 43,344 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 43,347 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 49,221 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Braking system leaking brake servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
May 2022 PASS 49,222 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Dec 2023 FAIL 53,081 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2023 PASS 53,082 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 FAIL 56,556 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 PASS 56,556 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2025 PASS 62,324 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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