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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 September 2026 (96 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,399 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 19,399 miles. The very low annual mileage (2,848 mi/yr) for a 10-year-old vehicle is a major red flag.
The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging 2,848 miles/year, with a significant drop from 20,959 miles in Sep 2020 to 21,836 miles in Sep 2021, indicating a potential mileage discrepancy.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 27,568 miles over 10 years (typical: 81,947 miles, n=187).
- Recurring brake disc advisories (Sep 2020, Sep 2021, Sep 2025) suggest ongoing wear.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Sep 2021, Sep 2022) indicate a pattern of wear.
- Very low annual mileage (2,848 mi/yr) for a 10-year-old car is a major concern.
Working in its favour
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Most recent MOT (Sep 2025) passed with no failures.
- Consistent retesting and immediate resolution of failures.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 19,399 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 20,959 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 21,836 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 21,836 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 23,366 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 24,791 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 26,178 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 27,568 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC16 HVY, 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.