2021 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2021
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 April 2027 (299 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,894 mi
AI verdict AVOID 42/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2021 Volkswagen has 5 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 21,894 miles. The vehicle's MOT history shows a pattern of recurring brake issues and a recent dangerous failure.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,302 miles per year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Apr 2026) — immediate safety risk.
- Recurring brake failures: Major failure for rear service brake (Apr 2025) and dangerous pad wear (Apr 2026).
- Shock absorber leaks: Both front shock absorbers had serious fluid leaks (Apr 2025).
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage: Average 7,302 miles per year, well below UK average.
- Valid MOT: Current MOT is valid until April 2027, indicating recent roadworthiness checks.
- No odometer fraud: Mileage readings are consistent with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No recurring major failures: Once the initial failures were addressed, no new major issues emerged.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/5 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 21,894 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 30,821 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 30,821 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 38,511 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low inner edge and outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 38,513 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL21 AVK, 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.