2017 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 6 October 2026 (114 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,449 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Volkswagen has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 8,449 miles. However, the vehicle exhibits extremely low mileage for its age, raising significant concerns about its true usage and potential for underlying issues.
The vehicle shows very low mileage of 8,449 miles over 9 years, averaging only 2,015 miles per year, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 8,449 miles over 9 years (Sep 2020) — indicates minimal use.
- Major Engine MIL failure on 2021-08-31 — though fixed, this is a significant early-life engine fault.
- Tyre advisories on 2025-10-01 — all four tyres noted as damaged/cracking, suggesting imminent replacement.
Working in its favour
- Major Engine MIL failure on 2021-08-31 was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
- No dangerous defects or recurring failures are present in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-10-06, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 8,449 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 9,631 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
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| Aug 2021 | PASS | 9,631 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 11,625 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 12,687 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 14,459 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 17,679 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW08 JOY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.