BT55 DYS

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
BLUE
Engine
1900 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 June 2025
Last recorded mileage
26,200 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 26,200 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's long-term reliability and safety are compromised.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,631 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent increase in usage from 2022 onwards.

Things to check

  • Jun 2019 MOT: Recurring corrosion advisories on subframe, anti-roll bar, and suspension arm are a major structural concern.
  • Jun 2019 MOT: Front brake disc and rear subframe corrosion noted, indicating significant wear and age.
  • Jun 2021 MOT: Front lower suspension arm corroded, a recurring issue from 2019, shows no resolution.
  • Jun 2024 MOT: Latest test still shows CV boot and suspension arm advisories, indicating ongoing maintenance needs.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory: 8,631 miles/year average, no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No major recurring failures: All 2 failures were immediately rectified on the same day.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle for its era.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 26,200 mi PASSDec 2009: 32,476 mi PASSJun 2011: 43,851 mi PASSJun 2012: 51,039 mi PASSJun 2013: 67,260 mi PASSJun 2014: 78,363 mi PASSJun 2015: 87,725 mi PASSJun 2016: 97,329 mi FAILJun 2016: 97,329 mi PASSJun 2017: 106,494 mi PASSJun 2018: 116,890 mi FAILJun 2018: 116,890 mi PASSJun 2019: 126,463 mi FAILJun 2019: 126,463 mi PASSJun 2020: 133,387 mi PASSJun 2021: 140,207 mi FAILJun 2021: 140,207 mi PASSJun 2022: 151,330 mi PASSJun 2023: 158,933 mi PASSJun 2024: 167,750 mi PASS168k97k26kDec 2008Jun 2024

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 26,200 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2009 PASS 32,476 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 43,851 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 51,039 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED slight cut to offside rear tread pattern
Jun 2013 PASS 67,260 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 78,363 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Jun 2015 PASS 87,725 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)
USER ENTERED Very slight brake binding,nearside rear
Jun 2016 FAIL 97,329 mi
FAIL Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2016 PASS 97,329 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 106,494 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Jun 2018 FAIL 116,890 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jun 2018 PASS 116,890 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 FAIL 126,463 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Jun 2019 PASS 126,463 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Jun 2020 PASS 133,387 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2021 FAIL 140,207 mi
PRS Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2021 PASS 140,207 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2022 PASS 151,330 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out off shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 158,933 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes have small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear both bump stops separated
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 167,750 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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