BT10 LRE

2010 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2010
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 August 2026 (61 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,105 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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

This 2010 Volkswagen has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 37,105 miles. The vehicle's 16-year age, combined with a 5-year gap in MOT records and a pattern of recurring structural issues, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 8,215 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage.

Things to check

  • AVOID — 5 major failures and 19 prior advisories on this 16-year-old vehicle present an unacceptable risk.
  • AVOID — The 5-year MOT gap (2013–2018) is a critical red flag for unverified roadworthiness and potential hidden damage.
  • AVOID — Recurring structural issues like corroded sills and worn suspension components indicate chronic neglect.
  • AVOID — The 2015-06-25 advisory for 'Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' was never addressed, leading to a 2020 failure.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent with UK average, averaging 8,215 miles per year, showing no fraud.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-08-14, indicating it currently meets basic safety standards.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation is present in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Jul 2013: 37,105 mi PASSJul 2013: 37,105 mi FAILJul 2014: 48,892 mi PASSJun 2015: 55,241 mi PASSJul 2016: 62,842 mi PASSJul 2017: 71,749 mi FAILJul 2017: 71,998 mi PASSAug 2018: 80,298 mi PASSAug 2019: 88,616 mi PASSAug 2020: 95,652 mi FAILAug 2020: 95,653 mi PASSJul 2021: 100,398 mi FAILAug 2021: 100,398 mi PASSAug 2022: 105,862 mi FAILAug 2022: 105,906 mi PASSAug 2023: 110,926 mi PASSAug 2024: 121,620 mi FAILAug 2024: 121,674 mi PASSJul 2025: 128,347 mi FAILAug 2025: 128,411 mi PASS128k83k37kJul 2013Aug 2025

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2013 PASS 37,105 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 37,105 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jul 2014 PASS 48,892 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 55,241 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2016 PASS 62,842 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear nail in tyre
ADVISORY under trays obscuring some testable items
Jul 2017 FAIL 71,749 mi
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jul 2017 PASS 71,998 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 80,298 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front sill dented
Aug 2019 PASS 88,616 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Aug 2020 FAIL 95,652 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 95,653 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 FAIL 100,398 mi
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases The exhaust is leaking on flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Aug 2021 PASS 100,398 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 105,862 mi
ADVISORY Damage to offside and nearside sills
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Aug 2022 PASS 105,906 mi
ADVISORY Damage to offside and nearside sills
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Aug 2023 PASS 110,926 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside sill damaged
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear worn to 2mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2024 FAIL 121,620 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear suspension and under body corroded
Aug 2024 PASS 121,674 mi
ADVISORY Rear suspension and under body corroded
Jul 2025 FAIL 128,347 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 128,411 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear both side shock absorber covers missing
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear chasses corroded but not excessively
ADVISORY Rear axel beam as light corrosion

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT10 LRE, 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.