BT05 VFF

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
1,308 mi

AI verdict AVOID 51/100

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

This 2005 Vauxhall has 24 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 1,308 miles. The vehicle's very low mileage and recurring advisories also present significant concerns.

The vehicle shows a 21-year gap in recorded mileage (Jan 2005 to June 2008) with only 1,308 miles recorded, followed by a suspiciously high jump in usage before Jun 2009, and then extremely low annual usage (2,203 mi/yr average).

Things to check

  • MOT expiry date 2026-02-07 directly contradicts the provided MOT history (Feb 2025 FAIL, Feb 2025 PASS).
  • Mileage trajectory is highly anomalous: 1,308 miles in 21 years, then a 7.8× jump before Jun 2009, and extremely low annual usage (2,203 mi/yr average).
  • Recurring advisories on engine oil, tyres, exhaust, coil springs, and CV boots across multiple tests indicate chronic neglect.
  • The vehicle has been UNTAXED since registration, which is a significant legal and administrative concern.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
  • No single recurring major failure pattern, suggesting issues were addressed at the time.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-02-07, despite the contradictory data.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 1,308 mi PASSJun 2009: 17,269 mi PASSJun 2010: 18,835 mi PASSJun 2011: 20,272 mi PASSJun 2012: 21,578 mi FAILJul 2012: 21,591 mi PASSJun 2013: 22,585 mi PASSJun 2014: 23,450 mi FAILJun 2014: 23,450 mi PASSJul 2015: 24,059 mi PASSJun 2016: 24,479 mi PASSJun 2017: 24,856 mi FAILJun 2017: 24,856 mi PASSJun 2018: 25,214 mi PASSNov 2019: 26,160 mi PASSNov 2020: 30,125 mi FAILNov 2020: 30,125 mi PASSNov 2021: 34,004 mi FAILNov 2021: 34,011 mi PASSNov 2022: 36,962 mi PASSFeb 2024: 40,535 mi FAILFeb 2024: 40,540 mi PASSFeb 2025: 44,320 mi FAILFeb 2025: 44,320 mi PASS44k23k1kJun 2008Feb 2025

MOT test history — 17/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 1,308 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 17,269 mi
USER ENTERED slight cxracking to all four tyres
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre slightly damaged
Jun 2010 PASS 18,835 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 20,272 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 21,578 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Jul 2012 PASS 21,591 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 22,585 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED nsr+osr tyres are cracking
Jun 2014 FAIL 23,450 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED nsf+osf track rods have a little play
Jun 2014 PASS 23,450 mi
USER ENTERED nsf+osf track rods have a little play
Jul 2015 PASS 24,059 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 24,479 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 24,856 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2017 PASS 24,856 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 25,214 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 26,160 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 FAIL 30,125 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nov 2020 PASS 30,125 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nov 2021 FAIL 34,004 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY slight steering play evident at steering wheel
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded
Nov 2021 PASS 34,011 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded
Nov 2022 PASS 36,962 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Feb 2024 FAIL 40,535 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 40,540 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 FAIL 44,320 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 44,320 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT05 VFF, 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.