BD11 MLF
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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 August 2026 (54 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,629 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 18,629 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,522 miles per year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops detected across 12 MOT tests.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-04-29, indicating severe safety compromise.
- Recurring suspension failures (shock absorber leak 2023-04-27) and steering rack issues (2025-04-29).
- Persistent tyre advisories (11 flags) across multiple tests, suggesting chronic neglect.
- Major seatbelt anchorage failure (2025-04-29) and parking brake inoperative (2025-04-29).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,522 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-07, providing immediate peace of mind.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | PASS | 18,629 mi | None recorded |
| May 2015 | PASS | 25,888 mi |
USER ENTERED all four tyres have cracks in the treads USER ENTERED nearside and offside front tyres worn low
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 36,376 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 45,105 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 52,157 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 58,403 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | PASS | 64,384 mi |
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))
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 71,276 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | FAIL | 79,562 mi |
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) PRS Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 79,562 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 89,839 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 89,843 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 106,131 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor within perscribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel, parking brake virtually inoperative on both rear wheels (1.1.6 (c))
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| May 2024 | PASS | 106,140 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 124,143 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
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| Apr 2025 | PASS | 124,181 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 124,529 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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