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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 April 2027 (301 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,014 mi
AI verdict AVOID 52/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 44,014 miles. However, a pattern of recurring brake and tyre advisories, including a dangerous tyre defect in 2025, indicates significant wear and potential neglect.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage, averaging 11,421 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though recent usage has been low.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2025): Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its
- Recurring brake disc advisories across 6 tests (Feb 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2019, Feb 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2019) suggest chronic wear.
- Persistent tyre wear advisories (Feb 2019, Feb 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2020) escalated to a DANGEROUS defect in Apr 2025.
- Major failure for windscreen wiper in Feb 2019, followed by immediate retest, indicates a reactive maintenance approach.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (11,421 mi/yr) for a 10-year-old vehicle is a positive sign.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a robust and safe design.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 44,014 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 44,014 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 57,074 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 64,438 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 81,924 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY slight Adblu leak
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 81,924 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 101,218 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 109,998 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 113,205 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Apr 2025 | PASS | 113,207 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 116,876 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN16 BWW, 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.