AX11 GUG

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
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 January 2027 (221 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,583 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 31,583 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring failures and advisories on critical safety systems, including tyres, brakes, and steering, indicates potential long-term maintenance costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,817 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures on lights (Jul 2018, 2022) and brakes (Feb 2024, 2026) suggest ongoing issues.
  • Persistent advisories on tyres (16 flags) and steering components (12 flags) across multiple tests.
  • Major failure for Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (Jul 2022) indicates suspension wear.
  • Major failure for Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (Jul 2019) points to electrical system concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until January 2027 provides immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age (7,817 mi/yr) suggests careful use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • All past failures and advisories were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.

Mileage history

Jul 2014: 31,583 mi PASSJul 2014: 31,583 mi FAILJul 2015: 41,671 mi PASSJul 2016: 54,543 mi PASSJul 2017: 63,780 mi PASSJul 2018: 70,656 mi PASSJul 2019: 76,483 mi PASSJul 2020: 82,881 mi PASSJul 2021: 92,032 mi PASSJul 2022: 100,822 mi FAILJul 2022: 100,822 mi PASSJul 2023: 109,265 mi PASSFeb 2024: 110,909 mi FAILFeb 2024: 110,912 mi PASSFeb 2025: 114,772 mi PASSJan 2026: 117,792 mi PASS118k75k32kJul 2014Jan 2026

MOT test history — 13/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2014 PASS 31,583 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 FAIL 31,583 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jul 2015 PASS 41,671 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2016 PASS 54,543 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 63,780 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 70,656 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 76,483 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
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 Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corroded & outside skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 82,881 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2021 PASS 92,032 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2022 FAIL 100,822 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (185 60 15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Jul 2022 PASS 100,822 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 109,265 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2024 FAIL 110,909 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2024 PASS 110,912 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2025 PASS 114,772 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2026 PASS 117,792 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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