2016 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1798 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 January 2027 (203 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,677 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Volkswagen has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 21,677 miles. However, its MOT history reveals a pattern of recurring failures and advisories, particularly concerning tyres and emissions, which indicates a higher risk of future maintenance costs.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,344 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent normal annual usage of 9,320 miles.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories (Nov 2020, Jan 2023) escalated to a DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2023).
- Multiple major emissions failures (Nov 2021, Jan 2023) and advisories (Nov 2020, Jan 2023).
- Engine MIL malfunction (Nov 2021) and oil level advisory (Jan 2023) suggest underlying engine issues.
- Headlamp aim failures (Nov 2021) and exhaust emissions failures (Nov 2021) indicate a history of electrical and mechanical neglect.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next 3 years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (7,344 miles/year) for its age, suggesting light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 21,677 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 25,991 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)) MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 25,992 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))
|
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 38,632 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 39,109 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 50,355 mi |
ADVISORY engine under tray poor fit ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on center clamp and clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Jan 2023 | PASS | 50,355 mi |
ADVISORY engine under tray poor fit ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on center clamp and clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Dec 2023 | PASS | 57,130 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover & undertrays fitted ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 64,169 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 73,489 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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