BV07 YDT

2007 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 July 2024
Last recorded mileage
36,559 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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

This 2007 Volkswagen has 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 36,559 miles.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high initial mileage (162,766 mi by Jul 2018) and consistent annual usage averaging 14,443 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000.

Things to check

  • 2010-02-23: Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated (advisory) — monitor closely.
  • 2010-02-23: Brakes imbalanced (advisory) — indicates wear and tear on critical safety components.
  • High annual mileage (14,443 mi/yr) for a 19-year-old vehicle suggests heavy commercial use.
  • MOT expired 2024-07-05; vehicle is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT certificate.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring major failures across multiple MOT tests.
  • Single 2010-02-23 suspension advisory was immediately addressed.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.

Mileage history

Feb 2010: 36,559 mi FAILFeb 2010: 36,678 mi PASSFeb 2011: 45,977 mi PASSMar 2012: 59,766 mi FAILMar 2012: 59,769 mi PASSJul 2012: 62,606 mi FAILJul 2012: 62,606 mi PASSJul 2013: 78,640 mi PASSJul 2014: 93,696 mi PASSJul 2015: 110,996 mi FAILJul 2015: 111,035 mi PASSJul 2016: 129,819 mi PASSJul 2017: 147,838 mi PASSJul 2018: 162,766 mi PASSJul 2019: 178,648 mi FAILJul 2019: 178,649 mi PASSJul 2020: 193,726 mi PASSJun 2021: 210,628 mi PASSJun 2022: 226,825 mi PASSJul 2023: 238,494 mi PASS238k138k37kFeb 2010Jul 2023

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2010 FAIL 36,559 mi
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Feb 2010 PASS 36,678 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2011 PASS 45,977 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 59,766 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2012 PASS 59,769 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 62,606 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2012 PASS 62,606 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2013 PASS 78,640 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/f shock weaping
Jul 2014 PASS 93,696 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear bnump stops cracking
USER ENTERED front brake pad harness has been held together with cable ties
Jul 2015 FAIL 110,996 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED both rear bump stops deteriorate
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre stepped & perished
USER ENTERED nearside handbrake lever stuck forward
USER ENTERED nearside front wheel arch liner adrift
USER ENTERED nearside front wiring to brake pad outer cover damaged
Jul 2015 PASS 111,035 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 129,819 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2017 PASS 147,838 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2018 PASS 162,766 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 FAIL 178,648 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 178,649 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 193,726 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 210,628 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 226,825 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 238,494 mi None recorded

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