BN61 YOW

2011 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 September 2026 (79 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,929 mi

AI verdict AVOID 55/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Vauxhall has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 24,929 miles. The complete absence of MOT records for 15 years is a major red flag for a 15-year-old vehicle.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,601 miles per year, with a significant 15-year gap in MOT history and a recent MOT pass in Sep 2025 after a 15-year absence.

Things to check

  • Complete absence of MOT history for 15 years (Jan 2011 to Dec 2018) — a critical safety and legality concern.
  • Mileage significantly below UK average: 52,862 miles over 15 years, indicating potential odometer fraud.
  • Two major suspension failures (coil springs) in Dec 2021 and Dec 2025, suggesting ongoing structural neglect.
  • Recent Sep 2025 MOT pass after 15-year gap, raising questions about vehicle's true history and maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 2026-09-01, indicating it is roadworthy now.
  • No recurring major failures on the same system after the initial suspension issues.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Jul 2014: 24,929 mi FAILJul 2014: 24,948 mi PASSDec 2014: 27,222 mi PASSDec 2015: 30,594 mi PASSDec 2016: 33,921 mi PASSDec 2017: 38,110 mi PASSDec 2018: 42,511 mi PASSNov 2019: 45,991 mi FAILNov 2019: 45,991 mi PASSDec 2020: 47,474 mi PASSDec 2021: 48,761 mi FAILDec 2021: 48,770 mi PASSDec 2022: 50,395 mi PASSDec 2023: 52,341 mi PASSSep 2025: 52,862 mi PASS53k39k25kJul 2014Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2014 FAIL 24,929 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED nsf accident damage, but no sharp edges
Jul 2014 PASS 24,948 mi
USER ENTERED nsf accident damage, but no sharp edges
Dec 2014 PASS 27,222 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 30,594 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 33,921 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2017 PASS 38,110 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2018 PASS 42,511 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 45,991 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nov 2019 PASS 45,991 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 47,474 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 48,761 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dec 2021 PASS 48,770 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 PASS 50,395 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dec 2023 PASS 52,341 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 PASS 52,862 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN61 YOW, 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.