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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1199 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 May 2027 (328 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,986 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 20,986 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems demands thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,429 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but shows a significant spike in recent years.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-04-30 after ADVISORY on 2019-06-01.
- DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2026-04-30 after ADVISORY on 2019-06-01.
- Recurring exhaust corrosion advisories (2019, 2020, 2024) leading to major failures.
- Recurring anti-roll bar ball joint advisories (2019, 2020, 2021) leading to major failures.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-08, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent mileage trajectory over 15 years, no signs of tampering.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 20,986 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 27,215 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 37,830 mi |
FAIL Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 37,841 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 49,823 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 58,273 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)
|
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 68,036 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement ASAP , Tracking check/adjust required (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded throughout
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 68,036 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement ASAP , Tracking check/adjust required (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded throughout
|
| Apr 2020 | FAIL | 76,082 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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)) MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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| May 2020 | PASS | 76,084 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | FAIL | 84,509 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) PRS Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 84,509 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 93,031 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)) ADVISORY Tracking/check/adjust ADVISORY Rear rear brakes noisey,recommend strip/clean/adjust
|
| May 2023 | FAIL | 99,694 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| May 2023 | PASS | 99,766 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 112,076 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed will not open from the outside (6.2.3 (c) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear shock-absorber bump stops deteriorated and fallen down MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front tyres worn on inner & outer edges
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| Apr 2024 | PASS | 112,076 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front tyres worn on inner & outer edges ADVISORY Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated & fallen down
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| May 2025 | PASS | 127,749 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 144,565 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) MAJOR Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 144,593 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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