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
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 6 November 2022
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,631 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 28,631 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the high mileage and numerous past issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,558 miles/year, with a significant spike in the first 3 years (105,333 miles by Oct 2018) and a subsequent drop to lower annual usage.
Things to check
- Oct 2018: Front brake pads and discs worn, and nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
- Oct 2019: Rear brakes imbalanced across an axle, a serious safety failure.
- Oct 2019: Offside front shock absorber had a serious fluid leak.
- Oct 2020: Nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative and nearside front headlamp not working.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory, no signs of odometer fraud.
- All major failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.
- No recurring failures on the same critical system (e.g., brakes, suspension) since Oct 2019.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good overall safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 28,631 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 44,905 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear tyre(s) showing slight deterioration inside tread
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 62,959 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2017 | FAIL | 84,407 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 84,407 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
|
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 105,333 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights MAJOR Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted to vehicle. (5.2.3 (b)) ADVISORY Suspect oil leak from gearbox. MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 105,333 mi |
ADVISORY Suspect oil leak from gearbox. ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 128,519 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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| Oct 2019 | PASS | 128,520 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 142,656 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Nov 2021 | PASS | 147,212 mi |
ADVISORY Front oil leak ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ61 VCD, 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.