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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 January 2027 (230 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 66,280 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 66,280 miles. The recent high mileage and past brake failures warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,420 miles/year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 3,591 miles between Jan 2024 and Jan 2025).
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-05-17 (Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick).
- Rear Brake disc worn advisory recurring in 2019 and 2020 tests.
- High annual mileage (14,420 miles/yr) suggests increased wear and tear.
- Multiple tyre advisories across 2019, 2021, and 2025 tests indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-30, offering significant peace of mind.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.
- No recurring major failures in recent years, indicating current reliability.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for 2017 model provides excellent safety assurance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | FAIL | 66,280 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 66,281 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 92,028 mi | None recorded |
| May 2021 | PASS | 102,411 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 116,182 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 133,444 mi |
ADVISORY full under body shields fitted PRS Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 133,444 mi |
ADVISORY full under body shields fitted
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 137,878 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 141,469 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 145,314 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD16 PFJ, 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.