BW03 YJB

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)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 January 2021
Last recorded mileage
27,609 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 38/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 27,609 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and recent advisories warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 27,609 miles over 23 years, averaging 7,820 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.

Things to check

  • Jan 2020: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored (ADVISORY) — indicates imminent brake replacement.
  • Jan 2020: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (ADVISORY) — suggests upcoming tyre replacement.
  • Jan 2020: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated (ADVISORY) — indicates ongoing suspension wear.
  • Jan 2020: Anti-roll bar link (ADVISORY) — a recurring issue, suggesting deeper suspension problems.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 23 years, averaging 7,820 miles/year.
  • No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Jul 2006: 27,609 mi PASSJul 2007: 36,156 mi FAILJul 2007: 36,161 mi PASSJul 2008: 44,906 mi FAILJul 2008: 44,910 mi PASSJul 2009: 53,336 mi FAILJul 2009: 53,339 mi PASSJul 2010: 61,846 mi PASSJul 2011: 69,423 mi PASSJul 2012: 76,922 mi PASSJul 2012: 76,922 mi FAILJun 2013: 84,573 mi FAILJul 2013: 84,573 mi PASSJul 2014: 92,067 mi FAILJul 2014: 92,067 mi PASSJan 2016: 103,466 mi PASSDec 2016: 110,206 mi PASSJan 2018: 118,529 mi FAILJan 2018: 118,529 mi PASSJan 2019: 125,437 mi PASSJan 2020: 133,124 mi FAILJan 2020: 133,136 mi PASS133k80k28kJul 2006Jan 2020

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2006 PASS 27,609 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2007 FAIL 36,156 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2007 PASS 36,161 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 FAIL 44,906 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2008 PASS 44,910 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2009 FAIL 53,336 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Jul 2009 PASS 53,339 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 61,846 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 69,423 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 76,922 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 76,922 mi
PRS Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jun 2013 FAIL 84,573 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Jul 2013 PASS 84,573 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 FAIL 92,067 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Jul 2014 PASS 92,067 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 103,466 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 110,206 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 118,529 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jan 2018 PASS 118,529 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 125,437 mi
MINOR Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper stop lamp, some light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot split but is currently preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY both sides, rear shock absorber protective sleeves are insecure due to the bump stops being torn
ADVISORY both sides, rear beam axle bushes deteriorated/perished but are not resulting in excess movement
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY parking brake lever has little reserve travel, rear brakes require adjustment
ADVISORY Coolant leak radiator has a slight leak
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is cracked (0.1 (b))
Jan 2020 FAIL 133,124 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
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 Rear heat shield insecure
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Jan 2020 PASS 133,136 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear heat shield insecure
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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