BV54 UXX

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
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 October 2025
Last recorded mileage
40,836 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 2004 Volkswagen has 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 40,836 miles. The recurring dangerous tyre failures, major suspension and emissions issues, and a 22-year-old vehicle with no valid MOT present significant and unresolvable risks.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant anomaly: unusually high usage before Dec 2008 (21,800 mi/yr equivalent), followed by suspiciously low usage before Nov 2020 (564 mi/yr equivalent).

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2004 registration — vehicle is 22 years old and legally unroadworthy.
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2007-08-31 (40,836 mi) — immediate safety hazard.
  • Major suspension arm bush failure on 2009-12-29 (73,348 mi) — structural integrity concern.
  • Major emissions failure on 2009-12-29 (73,348 mi) — environmental and safety risk.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe vehicle for its era.
  • No recent MOT failures — the single 2009-12-29 failure was immediately rectified.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-2009 — no recent suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud — mileage readings are consistent, if high.

Mileage history

Aug 2007: 40,836 mi FAILAug 2007: 40,836 mi PASSDec 2008: 69,863 mi PASSDec 2009: 73,348 mi FAILJan 2010: 73,348 mi PASSFeb 2011: 77,438 mi FAILFeb 2011: 77,438 mi PASSFeb 2012: 81,336 mi PASSJan 2013: 84,812 mi FAILJan 2013: 84,812 mi PASSOct 2013: 87,716 mi PASSMar 2015: 93,155 mi FAILMar 2015: 93,155 mi PASSNov 2015: 94,659 mi FAILNov 2015: 94,659 mi PASSNov 2016: 97,709 mi FAILNov 2016: 97,709 mi PASSNov 2017: 101,422 mi PASSOct 2018: 103,554 mi PASSNov 2019: 104,545 mi PASSNov 2020: 105,102 mi FAILNov 2020: 105,105 mi PASSNov 2021: 109,479 mi PASSNov 2022: 120,792 mi PASSSep 2023: 122,190 mi PASSOct 2024: 125,061 mi PASS125k83k41kAug 2007Oct 2024

MOT test history — 18/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2007 FAIL 40,836 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Aug 2007 PASS 40,836 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 69,863 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 FAIL 73,348 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jan 2010 PASS 73,348 mi
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Feb 2011 FAIL 77,438 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Feb 2011 PASS 77,438 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Feb 2012 PASS 81,336 mi
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust box corrodid
Jan 2013 FAIL 84,812 mi
PRS Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall
USER ENTERED rear exhaust box corrodid
Jan 2013 PASS 84,812 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall
USER ENTERED rear exhaust box corrodid
Oct 2013 PASS 87,716 mi
USER ENTERED o/s/r indicator lamp loose
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
USER ENTERED lower engine covers loose
Mar 2015 FAIL 93,155 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
USER ENTERED n/s/f wiper worn
USER ENTERED n/s/f brake wear wire loose
Mar 2015 PASS 93,155 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 FAIL 94,659 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nov 2015 PASS 94,659 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 97,709 mi
PRS Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2016 PASS 97,709 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2017 PASS 101,422 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 103,554 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 PASS 104,545 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
ADVISORY parking brake travel
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel is binding
Nov 2020 FAIL 105,102 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MAJOR Emissions not tested excessive hc and lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nov 2020 PASS 105,105 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 109,479 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nov 2022 PASS 120,792 mi
ADVISORY Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Sep 2023 PASS 122,190 mi
ADVISORY underneath generally rusty
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
ADVISORY exhaust have a small leaks
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2024 PASS 125,061 mi
ADVISORY underneath generally rusty
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust have a small leaks

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