BT55 AVX

2006 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2000 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 November 2026 (148 days away)
Last recorded mileage
28,204 mi

AI verdict AVOID 55/100

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

This 2006 Volkswagen has 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 28,204 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,899 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • Recurring DANGEROUS tyre failures (Oct 2019, Oct 2020) and brake failure (Nov 2020) indicate severe neglect.
  • Major suspension failures (Oct 2020, Nov 2022) and exhaust advisories (Oct 2020, Nov 2022) point to systemic structural issues.
  • The 2012-01-24 FAILED MOT for bonnet security is a critical safety failure.
  • The 2012-01-24 FAILED MOT for bonnet security is

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 28,204 mi PASSJan 2010: 35,558 mi PASSJan 2011: 40,375 mi PASSJan 2012: 45,290 mi FAILJan 2012: 45,294 mi PASSJan 2013: 48,885 mi PASSOct 2013: 51,206 mi PASSOct 2014: 57,895 mi PASSOct 2015: 70,548 mi PASSOct 2016: 93,014 mi PASSNov 2017: 102,062 mi PASSNov 2018: 108,983 mi PASSOct 2019: 114,638 mi FAILNov 2019: 114,638 mi PASSOct 2020: 120,958 mi FAILNov 2020: 121,163 mi PASSNov 2021: 128,404 mi FAILNov 2021: 128,404 mi PASSNov 2022: 135,965 mi FAILNov 2022: 135,965 mi PASSNov 2023: 144,320 mi PASSOct 2024: 150,261 mi PASSNov 2025: 156,902 mi FAILNov 2025: 156,903 mi PASS157k93k28kDec 2008Nov 2025

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 28,204 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 35,558 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2011 PASS 40,375 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 FAIL 45,290 mi
FAIL Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Jan 2012 PASS 45,294 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 48,885 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 51,206 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 57,895 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 70,548 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 93,014 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 102,062 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 108,983 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 114,638 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly causing uneven tread depth on inner pattern (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly causing uneven tread depth on inner pattern (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Washer jet pattern poor-satisfactory screen clearance
ADVISORY Both nearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
ADVISORY Both front headlamp aim/beam patterns distorted due to deterioration of lenses-satisfactory
Nov 2019 PASS 114,638 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly causing uneven tread depth on inner pattern (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly causing uneven tread depth on inner pattern (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Both nearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Oct 2020 FAIL 120,958 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Number plate light very dim in operation
ADVISORY Offside Indicator side repeater lens broken and light output reduced, just legal for MOT
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY ALL Suspension coil springs showing corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces, beneath blistered protective paint coatings
ADVISORY Rear Subframe, and attached braking/suspension exposed steel surfaces showing corrosion, age related, but not excessive
Nov 2020 PASS 121,163 mi
ADVISORY Offside Number plate light very dim in operation
ADVISORY Offside Indicator side repeater lens broken and light output reduced, just legal for MOT
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY ALL Suspension coil springs showing corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces, beneath blistered protective paint coatings
ADVISORY Rear Subframe, and attached braking/suspension exposed steel surfaces showing corrosion, age related, but not excessive
Nov 2021 FAIL 128,404 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Probable impact damage (grille also damaged with sections missing) (4.1.4 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe assembly corroded in several areas-not deemed structurally weakened
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 128,404 mi
ADVISORY Rear Subframe assembly corroded in several areas-not deemed structurally weakened
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2022 FAIL 135,965 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Nov 2022 PASS 135,965 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2023 PASS 144,320 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2024 PASS 150,261 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 FAIL 156,902 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 156,903 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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