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
- RED
- Engine
- 1380 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 April 2027 (302 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 39,830 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 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 39,830 miles. The combination of these factors makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows an unusually high mileage jump of 37,266 miles/year equivalent before May 2023, followed by significantly lower annual usage, indicating a major discrepancy.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 37,266 miles/year equivalent before May 2023 — a major red flag for fraud.
- Recurring tyre failures: Offside Front Tyre had ply exposed (May 2024) after prior advisories.
- Recurring CV boot failures: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint boot split (May 2023).
- Recurring shock absorber advisories: Both front shock absorbers misting (May 2023).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring brake failures or major structural issues.
- Consistent annual mileage post-2023, suggesting regular use.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories for the last two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 39,830 mi | None recorded |
| May 2023 | FAIL | 79,139 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated no fault in system
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 79,175 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated no fault in system
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 89,150 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 89,152 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 96,841 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 96,841 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 115,893 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC11 YFT, 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.