BV52 NCE

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 November 2025
Last recorded mileage
25,504 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 34 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 25,504 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-11-16, which is a critical red flag.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,561 miles/yr, averaging only 25,504 miles over 24 years, which is a significant anomaly for a 2002 vehicle.

Things to check

  • MOT status explicitly 'Not valid' with 2025-11-16 expiry is a critical red flag.
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2020-10-06 test.
  • 6 test failures across 13 MOTs, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
  • Mileage of 25,504 miles over 24 years is extremely low for its age.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud detected in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history over its lifespan.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test in Nov 2024.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 25,504 mi PASSOct 2006: 31,708 mi PASSOct 2007: 38,331 mi PASSOct 2008: 43,758 mi PASSOct 2009: 50,367 mi FAILOct 2009: 50,389 mi PASSOct 2010: 57,923 mi FAILOct 2010: 57,924 mi PASSOct 2011: 65,089 mi PASSOct 2011: 65,089 mi FAILOct 2012: 74,984 mi FAILOct 2012: 74,985 mi PASSOct 2013: 83,375 mi FAILOct 2013: 83,376 mi PASSOct 2014: 92,087 mi PASSOct 2015: 100,856 mi PASSOct 2016: 102,120 mi FAILOct 2016: 102,123 mi PASSOct 2017: 106,625 mi FAILOct 2017: 106,626 mi PASSOct 2018: 110,093 mi FAILOct 2018: 110,093 mi PASSOct 2019: 113,206 mi FAILOct 2019: 113,206 mi PASSOct 2020: 115,908 mi FAILOct 2020: 115,939 mi PASSNov 2021: 119,885 mi FAILNov 2021: 119,885 mi PASSNov 2022: 122,688 mi FAILNov 2022: 122,685 mi PASSOct 2023: 124,869 mi FAILOct 2023: 124,873 mi PASSNov 2024: 127,222 mi PASS127k76k26kNov 2005Nov 2024

MOT test history — 20/34 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 25,504 mi None recorded
Oct 2006 PASS 31,708 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 38,331 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 43,758 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 FAIL 50,367 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oct 2009 PASS 50,389 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 FAIL 57,923 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2010 PASS 57,924 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2011 PASS 65,089 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oct 2011 FAIL 65,089 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oct 2012 FAIL 74,984 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED exhaust backbox deteriorated
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2012 PASS 74,985 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED exhaust backbox deteriorated
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2013 FAIL 83,375 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2013 PASS 83,376 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2014 FAIL —
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2014 PASS 92,087 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 100,856 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
ADVISORY Exhaust system has slight corrosion
Oct 2016 FAIL 102,120 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed
Oct 2016 PASS 102,123 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed
Oct 2017 FAIL 106,625 mi
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oct 2017 PASS 106,626 mi
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oct 2018 FAIL 110,093 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 110,093 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2019 FAIL 113,206 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2019 PASS 113,206 mi
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 FAIL 115,908 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe burst (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 115,939 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 119,885 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
ADVISORY Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
Nov 2021 PASS 119,885 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
ADVISORY Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
Nov 2022 FAIL 122,688 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Seat belt buckle missing all chairs missing with buckles missing (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 122,685 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 FAIL 124,869 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 124,873 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 127,222 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY vehicle has general surface corrosion

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