2016 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 September 2026 (107 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,869 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Volkswagen has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 42,869 miles. However, its MOT history reveals a pattern of recurring failures and advisories on critical safety components like tyres and brakes, indicating a history of reactive maintenance.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 11,653 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent normal usage of 13,309 miles/year.
Things to check
- 2021-09-10 FAILED: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements, a DANGEROUS defect.
- 2021-09-10 FAILED: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of requirements, a DANGEROUS defect.
- 2021-09-10 FAILED: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover no longer prevents dirt ingress, a MAJOR failure.
- 2024-09-10 FAILED: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, a MAJOR advisory recurring.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 29 September 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 11,653 miles per year, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- All previous failures and advisories were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 42,869 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 63,064 mi |
ADVISORY engine bay covers & under-trays fitted
|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 75,471 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 75,472 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 81,660 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 92,314 mi |
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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 100,192 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 100,193 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 100,194 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 113,503 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF66 VJA, 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.