BU12 MER

2015 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2015
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 July 2026 (30 days away)
Last recorded mileage
50,242 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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

This 2015 Volkswagen has 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 50,242 miles. The pattern of wear on critical safety components warrants careful inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 11,892 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • 2021-08-24: Major failure for serious fluid leak in both rear shock absorbers.
  • 2018-09-05: Advisory for light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers.
  • 2020-09-30: Advisory for worn offside front tyre close to legal limit.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,892 miles/year, no anomalies.
  • Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • Single major failure in 9 tests, promptly rectified and passed.

Mileage history

Sep 2018: 50,242 mi PASSSep 2019: 63,567 mi PASSSep 2020: 76,987 mi PASSAug 2021: 86,456 mi FAILAug 2021: 86,456 mi PASSAug 2022: 96,288 mi PASSAug 2023: 108,554 mi PASSAug 2024: 116,881 mi PASSJul 2025: 125,379 mi PASS125k88k50kSep 2018Jul 2025

MOT test history — 8/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2018 PASS 50,242 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2019 PASS 63,567 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 76,987 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2021 FAIL 86,456 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2021 PASS 86,456 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 PASS 96,288 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 108,554 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rearmost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 116,881 mi
ADVISORY Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Jul 2025 PASS 125,379 mi None recorded

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