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
- 15 November 2026 (154 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,511 mi
AI verdict AVOID 42/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 23,511 miles. The MOT history shows recurring suspension failures and a dangerous headlamp defect, alongside a critical mileage anomaly.
The vehicle shows extremely low usage, averaging only 3,122 miles per year, with a significant anomaly of only 575 miles driven between Nov 2021 and Nov 2022.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 23,511 miles over 15 years.
- Recurring suspension failures: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (Nov 2024 FAIL).
- Dangerous headlamp defect: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since the November 2024 retest.
- Consistent mileage trajectory despite low annual usage.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2011 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 23,511 mi |
USER ENTERED hand brake travel high USER ENTERED rear tyres starting to get close to wear indicators USER ENTERED small crack to n/s windscreen USER ENTERED front number plate split USER ENTERED wiper graze to screen
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 24,412 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 31,275 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 34,864 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 37,416 mi |
MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 37,419 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 38,374 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated but not leaking
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 39,601 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 40,176 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 40,968 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 42,640 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 43,937 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 43,939 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 46,384 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 46,384 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF61 FNP, 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.