2021 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2021
- 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
- 2 May 2027 (321 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 47,074 mi
AI verdict AVOID 38/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2021 Volkswagen has 6 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 47,074 miles. The recurring nature of critical safety systems like tyres and brakes, combined with a high annual mileage, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,549 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, indicating more wear and tear.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Tyre had ply/cords exposed (nail in tyre) on 2024-04-26, a critical safety failure.
- Recurring Tyre Issues: Multiple tyre-related advisories and failures across 2024, 2025, and 2026 MOTs.
- Recurring Brake Pad Wear: Front and Rear brake pads flagged as 'wearing thin' in April 2026, a recurring concern.
- Major Lighting Failures: Multiple lighting system failures (fog lamp, side repeater, DRL) in April 2024 and April 2026.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-02, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- Consistent annual mileage, suggesting regular use and no hidden storage or long periods of inactivity.
- No recurring failures in critical safety systems like brakes or suspension after initial issues were addressed.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 47,074 mi |
MAJOR Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) 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 Offside 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)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre MAJOR Front Daytime running lamp not working multiple light switch faults (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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| May 2024 | PASS | 47,074 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 62,279 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door stiff to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))
|
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 76,734 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front mirror glass damaged
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| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 76,734 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front mirror glass damaged
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 76,734 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front mirror glass damaged ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
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