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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 10 April 2021
- Last recorded mileage
- 49,898 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
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 4 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 49,898 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems warrants a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent high usage, averaging 15,699 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but this is above the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- Major failure for front windscreen damage on 2020-03-17, a safety-critical defect.
- Major failure for nearside rear shock absorber leak on 2020-03-17, a structural safety issue.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 4 tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020) indicate chronic wear.
- Brake system advisories in 2020-03-17 failure suggest significant wear or neglect.
Working in its favour
- Consistent high mileage (49,898 mi) over 10 years, no odometer fraud detected.
- No dangerous defects (e.g., brake failure) were left unresolved for extended periods.
- Recent MOT pass on 2020-03-20 after addressing major failures and advisories.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 2/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 49,898 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 49,898 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 66,241 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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 Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Mar 2020 | PASS | 66,241 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 Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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