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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 January 2027 (221 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,325 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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 24,325 miles. However, a pattern of recurring failures and advisories, particularly concerning the shock absorber and exhaust, indicates potential ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 7,550 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 5,000 miles.
Things to check
- Jan 2019: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit — an active advisory from 7 years ago.
- Jan 2019: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak — a recurring major failure.
- Jan 2026: Exhaust advisory noted (Jan 2026) — a recurring issue across multiple tests.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until January 2027 — no immediate retesting required.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory — no odometer fraud indicators.
- No DANGEROUS defects remain unresolved — all past failures were addressed.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 24,325 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 32,046 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 44,069 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 44,069 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 54,532 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 64,164 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 64,164 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
|
| Jan 2019 | FAIL | 72,979 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 72,979 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 81,165 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 86,341 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 91,283 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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| Jan 2022 | PASS | 91,283 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 97,152 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 102,149 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 108,311 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 113,636 mi |
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 113,636 mi | None recorded |
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