BT03 XXB

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 October 2025
Last recorded mileage
10,822 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 10,822 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the vehicle's age and neglect of wear items present significant future costs.

The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual mileage of 8,107 miles/yr, averaging 10,822 miles over 23 years, with a significant drop in usage from 2018 onwards.

Things to check

  • 23-year-old vehicle with exceptionally low mileage (10,822 mi) for its age.
  • Recurring advisories on brakes (7), bodywork (4), suspension (3), and tyres (3) across multiple tests.
  • First MOT test on 2006-07-18 failed for excessive smoke from turbocharged engine.
  • Current MOT status shows 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-10-31, requiring immediate re-MOT.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,107 miles/yr, indicating light use.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded in MOT history.
  • Single minor failure (wipers, 2007-05-29) was immediately rectified and passed.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and reliable vehicle.

Mileage history

Jul 2006: 10,822 mi FAILJul 2006: 10,822 mi PASSMay 2007: 13,118 mi PASSMay 2007: 13,118 mi FAILSep 2008: 23,539 mi PASSSep 2009: 32,399 mi PASSOct 2010: 43,870 mi PASSSep 2011: 51,803 mi PASSOct 2012: 60,612 mi PASSOct 2013: 68,128 mi PASSOct 2014: 74,784 mi PASSOct 2015: 81,490 mi PASSNov 2016: 93,977 mi PASSOct 2017: 105,795 mi PASSOct 2018: 117,724 mi PASSOct 2019: 129,845 mi PASSOct 2020: 140,040 mi PASSOct 2021: 151,245 mi FAILOct 2021: 151,245 mi PASSOct 2022: 160,012 mi PASSOct 2023: 168,360 mi PASSOct 2024: 176,857 mi PASS177k94k11kJul 2006Oct 2024

MOT test history — 19/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2006 FAIL 10,822 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2006 PASS 10,822 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2007 PASS 13,118 mi None recorded
May 2007 FAIL 13,118 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Sep 2008 PASS 23,539 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 32,399 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 43,870 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 51,803 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2012 PASS 60,612 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2013 PASS 68,128 mi
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2014 PASS 74,784 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2015 PASS 81,490 mi
ADVISORY Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nov 2016 PASS 93,977 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY General underbody corossion
Oct 2017 PASS 105,795 mi
ADVISORY underbody corrosion floor and general rusty wings
Oct 2018 PASS 117,724 mi
ADVISORY underbody corrosion floor and general
Oct 2019 PASS 129,845 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY suspension components rusty undertrays
Oct 2020 PASS 140,040 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2021 FAIL 151,245 mi
PRS Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY underbody corrosion floor
ADVISORY front and rear suspension corroded
Oct 2021 PASS 151,245 mi
ADVISORY underbody corrosion floor
ADVISORY front and rear suspension corroded
Oct 2022 PASS 160,012 mi
ADVISORY slight underbody corrosion floor and general
Oct 2023 PASS 168,360 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 176,857 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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