2016 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 March 2027 (286 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,321 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Vauxhall has 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 27,321 miles. The timing belt is a known model weakness, and the car's low annual usage warrants careful investigation.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,898 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.
Things to check
- Recurring major suspension arm failures in 2025 and 2026 indicate a structural weakness.
- Persistent emissions advisories across 3 separate tests (2018, 2020, 2021) suggest an ongoing engine management issue.
- Timing belt is a known model weakness for this Vauxhall, requiring careful inspection and potential future replacement.
- Low annual mileage (5,898 mi/yr) may contribute to accelerated wear on certain components due to infrequent use.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until March 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,898 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear on engine components.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 27,321 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 29,970 mi |
ADVISORY diesel emissions to clear for smoke metre reading
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 31,906 mi |
ADVISORY diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.52 (no printout supplied
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 34,068 mi |
ADVISORY low emission, diesel plate value 0.52 (no printout supplied
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 36,183 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 42,178 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 48,614 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 54,193 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 54,193 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 60,258 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 60,258 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BA16 WLU, 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.