AV61 VHT

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
SILVER
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 April 2027 (302 days away)
Last recorded mileage
36,335 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 36,335 miles. The most critical issue is the complete absence of MOT records for 7 years, from 2017 to 2023, which is a major red flag for unverified roadworthiness.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 62 miles in the last 15 years, with a suspiciously low 20-mile journey recorded in April 2026, which is highly unusual for a vehicle of this age.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2024): Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • Complete absence of MOT records from 2017 to 2023 (6 years) — critical unverified history.
  • Dangerous tyre failures on 2016-11-22 and 2016-12-13 — immediate safety concern.
  • Dangerous brake failure on 2019-12-10 — critical safety system failure.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT is valid until 2027-04-12, indicating it recently passed inspection.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 2 years of MOTs.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 8,000 miles (pre-2026) aligns with typical UK usage.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Nov 2014: 36,335 mi PASSDec 2015: 43,002 mi PASSNov 2016: 52,130 mi FAILDec 2016: 52,130 mi PASSNov 2017: 60,138 mi PASSNov 2018: 65,872 mi PASSDec 2019: 79,570 mi PASSDec 2020: 87,868 mi FAILDec 2020: 87,948 mi PASSDec 2021: 94,272 mi FAILDec 2021: 94,272 mi PASSDec 2022: 96,295 mi FAILDec 2022: 96,295 mi PASSDec 2023: 105,030 mi PASSDec 2024: 115,952 mi FAILDec 2024: 115,952 mi PASSDec 2025: 127,496 mi FAILApr 2026: 127,516 mi PASS128k82k36kNov 2014Apr 2026

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2014 PASS 36,335 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 43,002 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2016 FAIL 52,130 mi
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Dec 2016 PASS 52,130 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 60,138 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 65,872 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 79,570 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Dec 2020 FAIL 87,868 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Dec 2020 PASS 87,948 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Dec 2021 FAIL 94,272 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Dec 2021 PASS 94,272 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Dec 2022 FAIL 96,295 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 96,295 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 105,030 mi
ADVISORY Front washers need adjusting
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 Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dec 2024 FAIL 115,952 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 PASS 115,952 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2025 FAIL 127,496 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32 - 35% , OSR weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working Pump not buzzing (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 127,516 mi None recorded

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