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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 2461 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 16 January 2009
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,337 mi
AI verdict AVOID 56/100
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 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 8,337 miles. The single recorded failure in 2005, combined with a 22-year-old vehicle, makes this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows only 8,337 miles in its entire 22-year history, which is a critical red flag for mileage integrity and a significant discrepancy from the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- MOT HISTORY CRITICAL ANOMALY: Vehicle registered Jan 2004 but first MOT recorded Dec 2005 (22-year gap).
- MILEAGE DISCREPANCY: Recorded 8,337 miles over 22 years, far below UK average of 8,000 miles/year.
- MILEAGE ANOMALY: Significant mileage discrepancy — 48,648 miles by Jan 2008, but only 8,337 miles by Dec 2005.
- MILEAGE FRAUD INDICATORS: Mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, suggesting potential odometer tampering or data error.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates high safety standards for its age.
- Single Minor Failure: Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism failure in Dec 2005 was immediately rectified.
- No Recurring Major Failures: No pattern of repeated system failures (brakes, suspension, steering).
- Consistent Annual Usage: Once past the initial gap, annual mileage was consistent, albeit low.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | FAIL | 8,337 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) FAIL Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)
|
| Dec 2005 | PASS | 8,337 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2007 | PASS | 32,868 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
|
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 48,648 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX53 TVO, 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.