BV53 VXB

2003 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 September 2026 (80 days away)
Last recorded mileage
3,507 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 36/100

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

This 2003 Volkswagen has 29 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 3,507 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's history suggests significant and ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage averaging 2,935 miles/year, but a significant 11,803-mile jump before Aug 2019 is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Recurring exhaust advisories (Aug 2019) escalated to major failures (Aug 2020).
  • Brake disc advisories (Aug 2025) are a recurring issue, indicating a long-term problem.
  • Suspension coil spring advisories (Aug 2025) are a recurring issue, indicating a long-term problem.
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Aug 2024) is a serious electrical fault.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-02, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage decreases or suspiciously round numbers since the 2019 anomaly.
  • Immediate retests for failures show issues were addressed and the vehicle remained on the road.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 3,507 mi PASSAug 2007: 4,612 mi PASSAug 2008: 5,871 mi PASSAug 2009: 6,897 mi PASSAug 2010: 7,918 mi PASSAug 2011: 8,596 mi PASSAug 2012: 9,375 mi PASSAug 2013: 10,157 mi PASSAug 2014: 11,311 mi PASSAug 2015: 16,006 mi FAILAug 2015: 16,006 mi PASSAug 2016: 19,881 mi FAILAug 2016: 19,881 mi PASSAug 2017: 26,681 mi FAILAug 2017: 26,682 mi PASSAug 2018: 34,502 mi FAILAug 2018: 34,504 mi PASSAug 2019: 46,728 mi FAILAug 2019: 46,729 mi PASSAug 2020: 50,466 mi FAILAug 2020: 50,466 mi PASSAug 2021: 53,901 mi PASSAug 2022: 57,223 mi PASSAug 2023: 60,220 mi FAILAug 2023: 60,220 mi PASSAug 2024: 62,983 mi FAILAug 2024: 62,985 mi PASSAug 2025: 66,503 mi FAILAug 2025: 66,503 mi PASS67k35k4kAug 2006Aug 2025

MOT test history — 20/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 3,507 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 4,612 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 5,871 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 6,897 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 7,918 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 8,596 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 9,375 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 10,157 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 11,311 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 16,006 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2015 PASS 16,006 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 FAIL 19,881 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Aug 2016 PASS 19,881 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 26,681 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Aug 2017 PASS 26,682 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 FAIL 34,502 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Engine oil leak.
Aug 2018 PASS 34,504 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Engine oil leak.
Aug 2019 FAIL 46,728 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION LONG H/BRAKE
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY EPC LIGHT "ON"
Aug 2019 PASS 46,729 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION LONG H/BRAKE
ADVISORY EPC LIGHT "ON"
Aug 2020 FAIL 50,466 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 50,466 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 53,901 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY LONG H/BRAKE
Aug 2022 PASS 57,223 mi
ADVISORY LONG H/BRAKE
ADVISORY Rear TYRES PERISHED
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Aug 2023 FAIL 60,220 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY LONG H/BRAKE
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Aug 2023 PASS 60,220 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY LONG H/BRAKE
Aug 2024 FAIL 62,983 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Front handbrake travel high
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear suspension has surface rust
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer deteriorating
Aug 2024 PASS 62,985 mi
ADVISORY Front handbrake travel high
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear suspension has surface rust
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer deteriorating
Aug 2025 FAIL 66,503 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY handbrake travel high
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer deteriorating
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2025 PASS 66,503 mi
ADVISORY handbrake travel high
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer deteriorating
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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