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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 September 2026 (86 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,483 mi
AI verdict AVOID 50/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 16,483 miles. The low annual mileage combined with a history of emissions failures makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 3,387 miles/year, with a significant anomaly: 16,483 miles in Sep 2019, then only 16,991 miles in the next 10 years (Sep 2024: 30,040 mi, Aug 2025: 32,578 mi).
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 32,578 mi over 10 years (typical: 81,947 mi, n=187 vehicles).
- Critical 5-year emissions testing gap: No emissions tests recorded between Sep 2019 and Oct 2020.
- Major emissions failures on 2020-10-05: All 5 major emissions defects (CO, Lambda, HC) indicate a systemic issue.
- Major tyre failure on 2023-08-01: Indicates a past safety-critical issue.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-08: No immediate retest required.
- No recurring failures on the same system: Each failure was isolated to a specific component.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 16,483 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 19,825 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 19,832 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 21,639 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 24,171 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 27,218 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) 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))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 27,218 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 30,040 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 32,578 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AV66 SXB, 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.