BG61 XJE

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
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
6 December 2026 (175 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,101 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 29,101 miles. However, a clear pattern of recurring brake and tyre issues, coupled with a dangerous brake defect in 2018, raises significant concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 7,392 miles/year, with a notable spike of 16,866 miles in 12 months (Nov 2023) and a subsequent drop, indicating inconsistent driving patterns or periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure (excessively binding) on 2018-12-05, though immediately rectified.
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories across 6 tests (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025).
  • Recurring tyre condition advisories across 3 tests (2021, 2022, 2024).
  • Recurring suspension coil spring failures on 2015-12-04 and 2016-12-02.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-06, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for a 15-year-old vehicle (29,101 miles).
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects since the 2018 brake issue.
  • Immediate retests for failures show prompt owner action to rectify issues.

Mileage history

Dec 2014: 29,101 mi PASSDec 2015: 40,459 mi FAILDec 2015: 40,459 mi PASSDec 2016: 51,165 mi FAILDec 2016: 51,165 mi PASSDec 2017: 62,189 mi PASSDec 2018: 71,553 mi FAILDec 2018: 71,553 mi PASSDec 2019: 75,016 mi PASSDec 2020: 77,114 mi PASSDec 2021: 81,129 mi PASSDec 2022: 84,429 mi PASSNov 2023: 101,295 mi PASSDec 2024: 107,575 mi FAILDec 2024: 107,575 mi PASSDec 2025: 110,382 mi PASS110k70k29kDec 2014Dec 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2014 PASS 29,101 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 FAIL 40,459 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Dec 2015 PASS 40,459 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 51,165 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Dec 2016 PASS 51,165 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 62,189 mi
ADVISORY Central BRAKE LIGHT INNOP
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)
Dec 2018 FAIL 71,553 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Burnt from over heating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IN OP
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2018 PASS 71,553 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2019 PASS 75,016 mi
ADVISORY Rear centre brake light not working
Dec 2020 PASS 77,114 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Dec 2021 PASS 81,129 mi
ADVISORY slight oil leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2022 PASS 84,429 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front day running light not working
Nov 2023 PASS 101,295 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2024 FAIL 107,575 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Dec 2024 PASS 107,575 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2025 PASS 110,382 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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