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
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 February 2027 (259 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,971 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 71/100
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 100% pass rate and 13,971 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a recent advisory for subframe corrosion, warrants a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows a consistent but extremely low annual mileage of 3,527 miles/yr, with a significant anomaly of only 13,971 miles recorded over 10 years, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 13,971 miles over 10 years (Feb 2026) — raises odometer fraud concerns.
- Recent advisory for corroded subframe (Feb 2026) — indicates emerging structural corrosion that needs immediate attention.
- Recent advisory for worn rear brake disc (Feb 2026) — suggests brake system wear that will require replacement soon.
- Recent advisory for suspension arm wear (Feb 2026) — may need replacement, adding to future repair costs.
Working in its favour
- Perfect MOT pass record: 8 consecutive passes with no failures recorded (Feb 2026).
- No dangerous defects recorded: all past advisories were minor and immediately rectified.
- Long MOT validity: current MOT valid until February 2027, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent low annual mileage: average of 3,527 miles/yr suggests light, careful use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 13,971 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 16,756 mi |
ADVISORY Rear wiper split
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 18,693 mi |
ADVISORY all tyres cracked
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 21,866 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 25,243 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 28,417 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 31,918 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 35,777 mi |
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF16 VJA, 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.