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
- RED
- Engine
- 1199 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 August 2026 (78 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,125 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 18,125 miles. The car's age and low annual mileage for its age are significant factors to consider.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,696 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2022-2023.
Things to check
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (ADVISORY on 2019-02-20) — a recurring issue.
- Recurring advisories on the nearside front shock absorber (2019, 2021, 2023) indicate a chronic problem.
- Multiple recurring advisories for lights, emissions, and exhaust components across 11 tests.
- Low annual mileage (6,696 mi/yr) for a 15-year-old vehicle suggests limited use and potential age-related issues.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 08/31/2026, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,696 mi/yr) suggests careful, light use.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects (e.g., brakes, steering).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 18,125 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 27,005 mi |
USER ENTERED s/handbrake travel USER ENTERED nearside front arch trim damaged
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 32,987 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 38,941 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 43,274 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 47,036 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY handbrake has excessive travel
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 54,266 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 60,622 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 67,104 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 67,106 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 78,710 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY rear exhaust box deteriorated, outer skin peeling away
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 78,710 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY rear exhaust box deteriorated, outer skin peeling away
|
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 89,386 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 89,386 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 93,493 mi |
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 97,932 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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About this page
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