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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 July 2026 (37 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 0 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate. While many issues were resolved, the sheer number of failures and advisories for a 7-year-old car warrants a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 11,717 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in suspension (6 times) and tyres (3 times) across multiple tests.
- Consistent advisories for brakes (5 times) and wipers (2 times) suggest ongoing wear items.
- Dangerous tyre defect on 2019-08-28 indicates a critical safety failure.
- Multiple retests for major failures (e.g., 2020-09-01, 2023-08-29) suggest reactive repairs.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-22, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,717 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- All major failures were immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | — |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 36,061 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 50,011 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 50,011 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 64,261 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY front brake discs worn slightly
|
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 80,023 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 80,023 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 92,779 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on nearside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY nail in offside rear tyre ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 92,779 mi |
ADVISORY Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY nail in offside rear tyre ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 102,864 mi |
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 102,864 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 112,074 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF66 GJY, 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.