BJ04 TAB

2011 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2011
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
19 December 2026 (188 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,637 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

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

This 2011 Volkswagen has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 35,637 miles. The mileage is high, and the vehicle has been subject to numerous major and minor failures over its lifespan.

The mileage trajectory shows high annual usage, averaging 13,423 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable drop in usage between Dec 2020 and Dec 2021.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre failures recorded on 5 separate occasions (Jun 2019, Dec 2023, Dec 2025).
  • Dangerous brake failure recorded on 1 occasion (Dec 2025).
  • Recurring suspension advisories noted in 4 separate tests (Dec 2020, Dec 2022, Dec 2023, Dec 2025).
  • Recurring exhaust advisories noted in 4 separate tests (Dec 2024, Dec 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • No MOT failures recorded for 5 years (Dec 2021 to Dec 2022).
  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-19, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Mileage history

Aug 2014: 35,637 mi PASSSep 2014: 36,213 mi PASSJul 2015: 43,229 mi FAILJul 2015: 43,229 mi PASSJun 2016: 52,994 mi PASSJun 2017: 79,373 mi FAILJun 2017: 79,373 mi PASSMay 2018: 96,483 mi PASSJun 2019: 115,324 mi FAILJun 2019: 115,326 mi PASSDec 2020: 130,591 mi FAILDec 2020: 130,780 mi PASSDec 2021: 139,874 mi PASSDec 2022: 153,767 mi FAILDec 2022: 154,059 mi PASSDec 2023: 167,270 mi PASSDec 2024: 184,393 mi FAILDec 2024: 184,459 mi PASSDec 2025: 200,501 mi FAILDec 2025: 200,503 mi PASS201k118k36kAug 2014Dec 2025

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2014 PASS 35,637 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 36,213 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 43,229 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2015 PASS 43,229 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jun 2016 PASS 52,994 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2017 FAIL 79,373 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front exhaust clamp badly corroded
Jun 2017 PASS 79,373 mi
ADVISORY Front exhaust clamp badly corroded
May 2018 PASS 96,483 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 115,324 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))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2019 PASS 115,326 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 FAIL 130,591 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front under try is hanging down at the back
Dec 2020 PASS 130,780 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 PASS 139,874 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 FAIL 153,767 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Dec 2022 PASS 154,059 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 167,270 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dec 2024 FAIL 184,393 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2024 PASS 184,459 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2025 FAIL 200,501 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust heat shield loose
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2025 PASS 200,503 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust heat shield loose
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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