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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 June 2026 (4 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,120 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 38,120 miles. While mileage is consistent, the number of failures and advisories for critical safety systems warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,442 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage for its age.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in brakes (Apr 2019, Oct 2021, Jun 2025) and suspension (Oct 2021, Jun 2025) indicate structural neglect.
- Multiple advisories for exhaust leaks (4 tests) and worn tyres (6 tests) suggest chronic maintenance issues.
- The 2011 Caddy's 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating is excellent, but this is offset by the recurring major failures.
- The vehicle has a 15-year history with consistent low annual mileage, which can mask underlying wear and tear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
- Valid MOT until June 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (8,442 mi/yr) suggests regular use without abuse.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 38,120 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 43,920 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
|
| Aug 2016 | FAIL | 52,139 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i) PRS Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 52,139 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
|
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 55,180 mi |
FAIL Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 55,180 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 64,738 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 64,738 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 71,710 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 77,264 mi |
MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY both shockers corroded
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 77,264 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY both shockers corroded ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 84,027 mi |
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) ADVISORY back box deterring away
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 84,029 mi |
ADVISORY back box deterring away
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 88,763 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 100,596 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust flex deteriarated and silencer corroded through to rhe 2nd skin ADVISORY park brake has little reserve travel
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 114,683 mi |
ADVISORY slight travel in handbrake ADVISORY exhaust flexi deteriorated ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust backbox outer casing corroded
|
| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 122,200 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 122,226 mi | None recorded |
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