BK61 DPO

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
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 October 2026 (115 days away)
Last recorded mileage
42,582 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 42,582 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 11,312 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 5-year gap in MOT records from 2017-2024 is a major concern.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2022-09-15 (test 133250) after ADVISORY on 2018-09-12.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS tyre defects on 2017-08-31 (test 86,256) and 2022-09-15 (test 133250).
  • Recurring MAJOR brake system failures on 2025-09-12 (test 166685) and 2022-09-15 (test 133250).
  • Recurring MAJOR anti-roll bar link failures on 2024-10-01 (test 154269) and 2022-09-15 (test 133250).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 42,582 mi PASSAug 2015: 60,131 mi PASSSep 2016: 74,092 mi PASSAug 2017: 86,256 mi FAILAug 2017: 86,256 mi PASSSep 2018: 99,837 mi PASSAug 2019: 111,060 mi PASSSep 2020: 117,229 mi PASSSep 2021: 123,750 mi FAILSep 2021: 123,750 mi PASSSep 2022: 133,250 mi FAILSep 2022: 133,250 mi PASSOct 2023: 146,664 mi FAILOct 2023: 146,664 mi PASSOct 2024: 154,269 mi FAILOct 2024: 154,269 mi PASSSep 2025: 166,684 mi FAILSep 2025: 166,685 mi PASS167k105k43kSep 2014Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 42,582 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 60,131 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 74,092 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2017 FAIL 86,256 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2017 PASS 86,256 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 99,837 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY under trays fitted obscuring components and prescribed areas
Aug 2019 PASS 111,060 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 117,229 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2021 FAIL 123,750 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield insecure
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Sep 2021 PASS 123,750 mi
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield insecure
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Sep 2022 FAIL 133,250 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 133,250 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 FAIL 146,664 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oct 2023 PASS 146,664 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oct 2024 FAIL 154,269 mi
MAJOR Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 154,269 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 FAIL 166,684 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2025 PASS 166,685 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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