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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 January 2027 (205 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,653 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 29,653 miles. While these were addressed, the recent failure and ongoing advisories warrant a thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,036 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- 2026-01-05: Passed MOT with an advisory for 'Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished' (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
- 2026-01-05: Passed MOT with an advisory for 'Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working' (4.5.1 (a) (ii)).
- 2025-01-05: Failed MOT due to 'Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working' (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) after a previous failure in 2021.
- 2020-06-03: Failed MOT due to 'Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated' (8.2.1.2 (h)) and multiple suspension/tyre issues.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-05, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent mileage averaging 9,036 miles/year, showing no signs of odometer fraud.
- All past failures and advisories were addressed and passed subsequent retests, demonstrating owner responsiveness.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, which is a positive sign for safety.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 29,653 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Fog light damaged
|
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 39,485 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front fog lamp inoperative ADVISORY front tyres worn inner edge ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 39,491 mi |
ADVISORY front tyres worn inner edge ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 51,197 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Undertrays not allowing full inspection MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 51,198 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Undertrays not allowing full inspection ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 59,171 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 64,933 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust midpipe clamp broken ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 76,202 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 76,203 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 90,564 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))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK11 BNK, 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.