AK11 EXW
2011 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 November 2026 (152 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,652 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Volkswagen has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 20,652 miles. While many issues were resolved, the sheer number of failures and advisories for critical safety components warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,181 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage over its 15-year lifespan.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in suspension (4 times) and brakes (3 times) across multiple MOTs indicate systemic neglect.
- Dangerous defects recorded for tyres (Oct 2022) and brakes (Oct 2023) highlight past critical safety failures.
- Multiple advisories for the same components (tyres, anti-roll bar links, exhaust) suggest a reactive maintenance approach.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, but its actual MOT history contradicts this for reliability.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,181 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
- Valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- All dangerous and major defects were addressed and passed subsequent MOTs, showing issues were resolved.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 20,652 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 27,706 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 34,335 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 34,335 mi |
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 45,228 mi |
ADVISORY full under covers fitted and engine cover
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 53,221 mi |
ADVISORY rear brake discs rusty on inner edge
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 69,511 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 69,511 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 85,651 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 92,995 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 101,338 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 101,338 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 111,067 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested Pads on metal (1.2.1 (g)) ADVISORY Exhaust backbox corroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 111,068 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust backbox corroded ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 116,426 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Brake discs rusty, possibly from standing?? monitor after use
|
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 121,562 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Coolant leak MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 121,573 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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