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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 November 2026 (165 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,104 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 37,104 miles. While these were promptly rectified, the repeated wear on critical safety components suggests a need for thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,362 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake disc failure on 2025-11-25 after 4+ years of advisories.
- Dangerous front tyre failure on 2025-11-25 after 4+ years of advisories.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-27, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,362 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- All dangerous defects (brakes, tyres) were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.
- No major structural or engine failures recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 37,104 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 48,460 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 54,534 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 58,487 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 63,815 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 68,457 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 72,997 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rears (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 72,997 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD16 AYW, 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.