BF61 VRX

2011 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 September 2026 (97 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,032 mi

AI verdict AVOID 33/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Vauxhall has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 26,032 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, coupled with a 15-year-old vehicle, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (4,961 miles/yr) with a significant anomaly: 16,218 miles/yr between 2011 and 2015, far exceeding its subsequent average.

Things to check

  • AVOID: This 2011 Vauxhall has a deeply concerning MOT history with 5 failures and 10 recurring advisories.
  • MILEAGE FRAUD: Unusually high mileage jump of

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • MOT Valid Until 2026-09-19: The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, offering immediate roadworthiness.
  • No Recent Major Failures: The most recent MOT pass in Sep 2025 indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy.

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 26,032 mi PASSSep 2015: 42,162 mi PASSSep 2016: 51,042 mi PASSSep 2017: 53,786 mi PASSSep 2018: 56,663 mi FAILSep 2018: 56,663 mi PASSAug 2019: 59,703 mi FAILAug 2019: 59,704 mi PASSSep 2020: 62,372 mi PASSAug 2021: 64,494 mi FAILAug 2021: 64,494 mi PASSSep 2022: 66,307 mi PASSSep 2023: 68,721 mi PASSSep 2024: 71,260 mi FAILSep 2024: 71,260 mi PASSSep 2025: 73,055 mi FAILSep 2025: 73,056 mi PASS73k50k26kSep 2014Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 26,032 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Sep 2015 PASS 42,162 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyres close to limit
Sep 2016 PASS 51,042 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 PASS 53,786 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 FAIL 56,663 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Sep 2018 PASS 56,663 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 FAIL 59,703 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2019 PASS 59,704 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 62,372 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2021 FAIL 64,494 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 64,494 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))
Sep 2022 PASS 66,307 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2023 PASS 68,721 mi
ADVISORY Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 FAIL 71,260 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 71,260 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2025 FAIL 73,055 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Sep 2025 PASS 73,056 mi None recorded

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