BV52 BCK

2002 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 January 2021
Last recorded mileage
52,774 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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

This 2002 Volkswagen has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 52,774 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and requires immediate investigation.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,083 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, as evidenced by the 117,851 miles recorded in July 2018.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2019-08-25, indicating a severe safety defect.
  • Major brake failure on 2019-08-25, following the dangerous defect, shows a pattern of

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,083 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 52,774 mi PASSAug 2007: 60,040 mi PASSSep 2008: 66,253 mi PASSMay 2010: 70,728 mi PASSJun 2011: 75,325 mi FAILJun 2011: 75,325 mi PASSJun 2012: 82,154 mi PASSJul 2013: 87,826 mi FAILJul 2013: 87,836 mi PASSJun 2014: 92,600 mi FAILJun 2014: 92,601 mi PASSJul 2015: 97,473 mi FAILJul 2015: 97,473 mi PASSJun 2016: 104,778 mi FAILJul 2016: 104,891 mi PASSJun 2017: 111,532 mi FAILJul 2017: 111,721 mi PASSJul 2018: 117,851 mi PASSAug 2019: 124,599 mi FAILAug 2019: 124,604 mi PASS125k89k53kAug 2006Aug 2019

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 52,774 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 60,040 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 66,253 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 70,728 mi
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre gouged not to cords
Jun 2011 FAIL 75,325 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Jun 2011 PASS 75,325 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 82,154 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Jul 2013 FAIL 87,826 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED engine light on
Jul 2013 PASS 87,836 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2014 FAIL 92,600 mi
FAIL Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2014 PASS 92,601 mi
ADVISORY Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2015 FAIL 97,473 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 97,473 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 104,778 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.
ADVISORY exhaust undershield insecure
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Jul 2016 PASS 104,891 mi
ADVISORY child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2017 FAIL 111,532 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2017 PASS 111,721 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Jul 2018 PASS 117,851 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 FAIL 124,599 mi
MINOR Fuel pipe chafing Fuel filer insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 124,604 mi None recorded

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