BT05 WXN

2005 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2005
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 30 December 2020
Last recorded mileage
26,859 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 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 Volkswagen has 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 26,859 miles. However, a 21-year-old diesel engine with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating presents significant long-term reliability concerns, particularly with known timing chain and water pump issues.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 9,403 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings across its 21-year history.

Things to check

  • 21-year-old diesel engine (2005) with known timing chain and water pump failures.
  • Single major suspension failure in 2010, though immediately rectified.
  • MOT expired 2020-12-30; current status is 'Not valid' with no recent test.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory with no fraud indicators.
  • Single 2010 MOT failure was immediately rectified and passed.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2005 model is excellent.
  • Low insurance group (27–32) and good fuel economy for a 2005 diesel.

Mileage history

Jul 2008: 26,859 mi PASSJun 2009: 39,340 mi PASSJun 2010: 49,706 mi FAILJun 2010: 49,711 mi PASSJun 2011: 60,281 mi FAILJun 2011: 60,281 mi PASSJun 2012: 72,953 mi FAILJun 2012: 72,955 mi PASSMar 2013: 82,818 mi FAILJun 2013: 85,771 mi PASSJun 2014: 96,060 mi FAILJun 2014: 96,060 mi PASSJun 2015: 104,097 mi FAILJun 2015: 104,099 mi PASSJun 2016: 112,302 mi PASSJun 2017: 120,474 mi PASSJun 2018: 128,446 mi PASSJun 2019: 135,743 mi FAILJun 2019: 135,748 mi PASS136k81k27kJul 2008Jun 2019

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2008 PASS 26,859 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 39,340 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2010 FAIL 49,706 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2010 PASS 49,711 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 60,281 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2011 PASS 60,281 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 72,953 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2012 PASS 72,955 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 82,818 mi
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED front wipers smearing
USER ENTERED EML warning light on
Jun 2013 PASS 85,771 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Jun 2014 FAIL 96,060 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2014 PASS 96,060 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2015 FAIL 104,097 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Jun 2015 PASS 104,099 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 112,302 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 120,474 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 128,446 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 135,743 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 135,748 mi None recorded

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