BV54 KNP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2004
- 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 24 September 2021
- Last recorded mileage
- 67,871 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Volkswagen has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 67,871 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has a 22-year-old age, requiring thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,469 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- Not valid MOT since 2021-09-24, indicating no recent safety checks.
- Recurring major suspension failures (coil spring, arm bush) across 6 tests.
- Recurring major tyre failures (worn, damaged) across 6 tests.
- Recurring major brake failures (hose, pad) across 6 tests.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
- Vehicle has been consistently driven, suggesting regular maintenance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 67,871 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 88,225 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 110,307 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Jan 2011 | FAIL | 122,343 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 122,343 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2012 | FAIL | 125,778 mi |
FAIL Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jan 2012 | PASS | 125,891 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 129,175 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) ADVISORY Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Jan 2013 | FAIL | 129,175 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) ADVISORY Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 131,377 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 134,882 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre cracking USER ENTERED offside wheel slightly binding? USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 137,891 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) FAIL Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has nail ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) FAIL Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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| Feb 2016 | PASS | 137,894 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 144,571 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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| Sep 2018 | FAIL | 150,327 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MINOR Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Sep 2018 | PASS | 150,327 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 155,050 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
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| Sep 2019 | PASS | 155,071 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 158,440 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel arch corroded ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2020 | PASS | 158,568 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel arch corroded ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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