BW53 LFP

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
RED
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 4 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
60,197 mi

AI verdict AVOID 27/100

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 27 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 60,197 miles. While it has a current valid MOT, the underlying data issues make this vehicle unassessable for purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low usage of 485 miles/year before Mar 2022 and 647 miles/year before May 2023, followed by a significant spike in usage.

Things to check

  • No MOT history recorded between 2008-06-13 and 2019-05-2019 (a 16-year gap).
  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low usage of 485 miles/year before Mar 2022 and 647 miles/year before May 2023.
  • Mileage anomaly: Significant spike in usage after 2023, with 9,470 miles added between May 2023 and May 2024.
  • Mileage anomaly: Further significant spike in usage after 2024, with 10,261 miles added between May 2024 and Jun 2025.

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 2026-06-04, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 12 months.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Feb 2007: 60,197 mi FAILFeb 2007: 60,199 mi PASSJun 2007: 65,091 mi PASSJun 2008: 79,745 mi PASSOct 2009: 100,237 mi PASSJun 2010: 111,573 mi PASSJun 2010: 111,573 mi FAILMay 2011: 120,509 mi FAILMay 2011: 120,509 mi PASSMay 2012: 132,264 mi PASSMay 2013: 134,777 mi PASSMay 2014: 137,253 mi PASSApr 2015: 140,116 mi PASSApr 2015: 140,116 mi FAILApr 2016: 142,787 mi PASSMay 2017: 144,474 mi FAILMay 2017: 144,510 mi PASSApr 2018: 145,652 mi FAILMay 2018: 145,680 mi PASSMay 2019: 146,556 mi PASSNov 2020: 147,810 mi PASSMar 2022: 148,471 mi PASSMay 2023: 149,243 mi PASSMay 2024: 158,713 mi FAILMay 2024: 158,713 mi PASSJun 2025: 168,974 mi FAILJun 2025: 168,974 mi PASS169k115k60kFeb 2007Jun 2025

MOT test history — 19/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2007 FAIL 60,197 mi
FAIL Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2007 PASS 60,199 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 65,091 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 79,745 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 100,237 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 111,573 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Jun 2010 FAIL 111,573 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
May 2011 FAIL 120,509 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
May 2011 PASS 120,509 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 132,264 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 134,777 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 137,253 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Apr 2015 PASS 140,116 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 FAIL 140,116 mi
PRS Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Apr 2016 PASS 142,787 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND
May 2017 FAIL 144,474 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
May 2017 PASS 144,510 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Apr 2018 FAIL 145,652 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
May 2018 PASS 145,680 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 146,556 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 PASS 147,810 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 148,471 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 149,243 mi None recorded
May 2024 FAIL 158,713 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing casing but operational (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on edges and perished 195/65/15 95H (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
May 2024 PASS 158,713 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing casing but operational (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on edges and perished 195/65/15 95H (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Jun 2025 FAIL 168,974 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2025 PASS 168,974 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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