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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 April 2027 (309 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,263 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 33,263 miles. However, a dangerous brake failure in 2023, combined with a significant mileage anomaly, raises serious concerns about its maintenance and usage history.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before April 2025 (616 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage, indicating a period of very low or no use.
Things to check
- Dangerous rear brake failure on 2023-03-14 (less than 1.5mm) after advisory in 2022.
- Suspiciously low mileage recorded before April 2025 (616 mi/yr equivalent).
- Major suspension failure on 2023-03-14 (offside headlamp, offside front suspension arm).
- Major headlamp failure on 2023-03-14 (dipped beam).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-04-19, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures on the same system after initial repairs.
- Consistent annual mileage post-2025, suggesting regular use.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2016 model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 33,263 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 48,092 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 55,896 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 59,457 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 59,457 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 65,381 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 65,992 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 67,479 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 67,479 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG07 AFG, 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.