AU61 TAV

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 April 2027 (320 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,802 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 18,802 miles. The vehicle's age and pattern of issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jul 2015 (73 mi/yr equivalent) and again before May 2025 (41 mi/yr equivalent), with a significant drop in annual usage from 2015 onwards.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2023-07-04 and 2023-07-05.
  • DANGEROUS body structure corrosion on 2024-07-04 and 2024-07-05.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (2022, 2024), brakes (2022, 2025), and exhaust (2022, 2024).
  • Consistent pattern of recurring advisories for the same components

Working in its favour

  • No current MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded as of the latest pass on 2026-04-30.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-04-30, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage suggests a single owner or light use.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Aug 2014: 18,802 mi PASSAug 2014: 18,802 mi FAILMay 2015: 20,623 mi PASSJul 2015: 20,634 mi FAILJul 2015: 20,634 mi PASSJul 2016: 27,937 mi PASSJul 2017: 33,560 mi PASSJul 2018: 38,054 mi FAILJul 2018: 38,064 mi PASSJul 2019: 46,803 mi PASSJul 2020: 56,643 mi PASSJul 2021: 68,740 mi PASSJul 2022: 74,756 mi PASSJul 2023: 81,404 mi FAILJul 2023: 81,405 mi PASSJul 2024: 86,135 mi FAILJul 2024: 86,157 mi PASSMar 2025: 88,116 mi FAILMay 2025: 88,121 mi PASSApr 2026: 92,538 mi PASS93k56k19kAug 2014Apr 2026

MOT test history — 14/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2014 PASS 18,802 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 18,802 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
May 2015 PASS 20,623 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 20,634 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jul 2015 PASS 20,634 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 27,937 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 33,560 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre cracked
Jul 2018 FAIL 38,054 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2018 PASS 38,064 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 46,803 mi
ADVISORY aux belt cracked
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2020 PASS 56,643 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))
Jul 2021 PASS 68,740 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Jul 2022 PASS 74,756 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 FAIL 81,404 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2023 PASS 81,405 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jul 2024 FAIL 86,135 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (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 Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 86,157 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Mar 2025 FAIL 88,116 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
May 2025 PASS 88,121 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 PASS 92,538 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AU61 TAV, 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.