BT59 ORF

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1600 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 December 2023
Last recorded mileage
40,897 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 71% pass rate and 40,897 miles. While it has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, the high mileage for its age and recurring issues with critical systems warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,219 miles per year, with a significant spike in recent years (e.g., 20,756 miles in 2022).

Things to check

  • Dangerous defect: Offside Front Wheel bearing excessive play (Dec 2021) — indicates significant suspension wear.
  • Dangerous defect: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Dec 2015) — a critical safety failure.
  • Recurring issues: Engine oil (flagged in 3 tests), tyres (flagged in 2 tests), and brake pads (flagged in 2 tests) — consistent wear patterns.
  • Mileage integrity: High annual usage (14,219 mi/yr) for a 16-year-old car, with a recent spike (20,756 mi in 2022).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates strong safety features for its age.
  • Consistent retesting: All 3 failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day, showing responsive ownership.
  • No major structural failures: No recurring major chassis or engine failures, only wear-and-tear items.
  • Long service life: 16 years of continuous use, suggesting a well-maintained vehicle despite high mileage.

Mileage history

Jan 2013: 40,897 mi PASSDec 2013: 58,233 mi PASSDec 2014: 61,993 mi PASSJul 2015: 64,753 mi FAILJul 2015: 64,753 mi PASSJul 2016: 98,519 mi PASSNov 2016: 102,842 mi PASSNov 2017: 120,142 mi FAILNov 2017: 120,142 mi PASSDec 2018: 122,972 mi FAILDec 2018: 122,973 mi PASSDec 2019: 134,832 mi PASSDec 2020: 144,467 mi FAILDec 2020: 144,467 mi PASSDec 2021: 163,478 mi FAILDec 2021: 163,478 mi PASSDec 2022: 184,234 mi PASS184k113k41kJan 2013Dec 2022

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2013 PASS 40,897 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 58,233 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 61,993 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 64,753 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Jul 2015 PASS 64,753 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 98,519 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 102,842 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 120,142 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nov 2017 PASS 120,142 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Dec 2018 FAIL 122,972 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2018 PASS 122,973 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 134,832 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/ns (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 FAIL 144,467 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Dec 2020 PASS 144,467 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 163,478 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 163,478 mi
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 184,234 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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