BY03 LLA

2006 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 March 2027 (284 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,862 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Volkswagen has 24 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 32,862 miles. The vehicle's low mileage and long age compound these issues, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 5,035 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2022 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2025-01-24, indicating severe neglect.
  • Extensive corrosion on integral body structure (sills) on 2023-08-31.
  • Recurring major failures in bodywork, brakes, and emissions across multiple tests.
  • Significant mileage discrepancy: 6,109 miles in 2020, then only 5,086 miles in 2023, and 1,970 miles in 2025.

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 2027-03-25, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage for its age, despite recent low usage.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 32,862 mi PASSSep 2010: 37,424 mi PASSSep 2011: 41,190 mi PASSSep 2011: 41,190 mi FAILAug 2012: 44,036 mi FAILAug 2012: 44,036 mi PASSSep 2013: 47,457 mi FAILSep 2013: 47,457 mi PASSSep 2014: 51,247 mi FAILSep 2014: 51,247 mi PASSApr 2015: 53,500 mi PASSMay 2016: 59,617 mi PASSApr 2017: 65,427 mi FAILMay 2017: 65,427 mi PASSApr 2018: 69,235 mi PASSMay 2019: 73,956 mi PASSOct 2020: 80,065 mi PASSAug 2022: 89,547 mi FAILAug 2022: 89,906 mi PASSAug 2023: 94,992 mi FAILAug 2023: 95,139 mi PASSJan 2025: 97,109 mi FAILFeb 2025: 97,114 mi PASSMar 2026: 101,946 mi PASS102k67k33kSep 2009Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 32,862 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)
USER ENTERED offside mirror glass cracked
Sep 2010 PASS 37,424 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 41,190 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2011 FAIL 41,190 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Aug 2012 FAIL 44,036 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Aug 2012 PASS 44,036 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 FAIL 47,457 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED front discs lipped and pitted
Sep 2013 PASS 47,457 mi
USER ENTERED front discs lipped and pitted
Sep 2014 FAIL 51,247 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2014 PASS 51,247 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2015 PASS 53,500 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 59,617 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 65,427 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
May 2017 PASS 65,427 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 69,235 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 73,956 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 80,065 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 89,547 mi
MAJOR Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill(x2)rear and center (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill(x2)rear and center (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY both outer sills accident repaired
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 89,906 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY both outer sills accident repaired
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2023 FAIL 94,992 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 95,139 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 97,109 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively spring missing from arm (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure clamp on sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills repaired and corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Feb 2025 PASS 97,114 mi
ADVISORY Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills repaired and corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Mar 2026 PASS 101,946 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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