BT59 HFC

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
RED
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 September 2026 (103 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,083 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 12,083 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and past maintenance concerns warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,208 miles per year, with a significant drop to just 1,013 miles between Sep 2024 and Sep 2025.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure on 2020-01-02 (46,622 mi) — critical safety defect.
  • Dangerous suspension failure on 2020-01-02 (46,622 mi) — critical safety defect.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (2019, 2020, 2022) and failures (2020) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2015, 2019, 2022) and failures (2022) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-25, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Sep 2025).
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,208 mi/yr) suggests light use.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Jan 2013: 12,083 mi PASSJan 2014: 15,912 mi PASSJan 2015: 21,318 mi PASSJan 2016: 26,980 mi PASSJan 2017: 31,385 mi FAILJan 2017: 31,389 mi PASSDec 2017: 35,549 mi PASSJan 2019: 40,327 mi FAILJan 2019: 40,329 mi PASSJan 2020: 46,622 mi FAILJan 2020: 46,624 mi PASSJun 2021: 51,306 mi PASSMay 2022: 62,499 mi FAILMay 2022: 62,499 mi PASSSep 2023: 69,277 mi PASSSep 2024: 80,694 mi PASSSep 2025: 81,707 mi PASS82k47k12kJan 2013Sep 2025

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2013 PASS 12,083 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2014 PASS 15,912 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 21,318 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre - cracking on outer wall
USER ENTERED offside front tyre - cracking on outer wall
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre - cracking on outer wall
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre - cracking on outer wall
Jan 2016 PASS 26,980 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 31,385 mi
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside 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 Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished 185/60/14
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre side wall perished
Jan 2017 PASS 31,389 mi
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished 185/60/14
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre side wall perished
Dec 2017 PASS 35,549 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 40,327 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush bolt & rubbing on drive shaft (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing 185/60/14
ADVISORY Rear o/s & n/s tyres cracking on side walls 185/60/14
Jan 2019 PASS 40,329 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 FAIL 46,622 mi
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 185/60/14
Jan 2020 PASS 46,624 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 185/60/14
Jun 2021 PASS 51,306 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 62,499 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 62,499 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2023 PASS 69,277 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Sep 2024 PASS 80,694 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 81,707 mi None recorded

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