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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 February 2027 (238 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 49,068 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 49,068 miles. The vehicle's 15-year age and high usage present significant wear and tear risks.
The vehicle has covered 207,987 miles by Jan 2026, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, indicating heavy commercial or high-mileage private use.
Things to check
- Feb 2024: Failed MOT with DANGEROUS defects on both rear brake pads.
- Feb 2024: Failed MOT with MAJOR failure on Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush.
- Recurring advisories on Tyres (5 times) and Emissions (2 times) across multiple tests.
- High mileage of 207,987 miles by Jan 2026, well above UK average of 8,000 miles/year.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until Feb 2027, indicating current roadworthiness despite past failures.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- Consistent annual mileage increases, showing no suspicious drops or unusual spikes.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model provides good safety assurance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 49,068 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 66,110 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 83,424 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 98,154 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 109,676 mi |
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 109,679 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 121,521 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 133,986 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 139,639 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Zero Emission Reading
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 151,387 mi |
ADVISORY Zero Smoke Reading
|
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 164,001 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 164,094 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 182,582 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2024 | PASS | 182,582 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 197,659 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 207,987 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AV11 RHY, 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.