2016 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 August 2026 (67 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,232 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 Vauxhall has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 28,232 miles. The car's low annual mileage also raises questions about its maintenance history.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,731 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2023 onwards, suggesting periods of inactivity or minimal use.
Things to check
- Major failure: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) on 2020-05-06.
- Recurring shock absorber advisories: Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil (Apr 2019), then serious leak (May 2020).
- Recurring registration plate lamp advisories: Noted in 2020, 2021, and 2022 MOT tests.
- Recurring front shock top mount advisories: Noted in 2019 and 2020 MOT tests.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-20, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
- All past failures were immediately rectified and passed retests.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 28,232 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper top mount slight play
|
| May 2020 | FAIL | 36,158 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 36,183 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 41,106 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 42,685 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 47,136 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 51,473 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 54,423 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 54,423 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 55,272 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 55,272 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF16 XGM, 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.