BJ61 HTF

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
4 November 2026 (143 days away)
Last recorded mileage
38,708 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 38,708 miles. The most recent MOT in Nov 2025 still carries an advisory for worn tyres, indicating immediate maintenance needs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,294 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, showing normal usage over its 15-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Major suspension failure (coil spring) on 2014-10-20, though rectified.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 8 tests from 2015-2025, indicating ongoing wear.
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit on 2019-09-16, a recurring issue.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,294 miles/year, showing no fraud.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Valid MOT until 2026-11-04, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and reliable vehicle.

Mileage history

Oct 2014: 38,708 mi FAILOct 2014: 38,708 mi PASSOct 2015: 45,308 mi PASSOct 2016: 51,750 mi PASSOct 2017: 59,285 mi PASSSep 2018: 64,664 mi FAILSep 2018: 64,665 mi PASSSep 2019: 67,669 mi PASSOct 2020: 68,931 mi PASSNov 2021: 80,228 mi PASSOct 2022: 91,585 mi PASSOct 2023: 103,386 mi PASSNov 2024: 113,444 mi PASSNov 2025: 123,165 mi PASS123k81k39kOct 2014Nov 2025

MOT test history — 12/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2014 FAIL 38,708 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oct 2014 PASS 38,708 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 45,308 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)
Oct 2016 PASS 51,750 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 59,285 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Sep 2018 FAIL 64,664 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav. / air freshener / safety camera
Sep 2018 PASS 64,665 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav. / air freshener / safety camera
Sep 2019 PASS 67,669 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))
Oct 2020 PASS 68,931 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 PASS 80,228 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 91,585 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 103,386 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 PASS 113,444 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has screw in outer edge
Nov 2025 PASS 123,165 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ61 HTF, 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.