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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 December 2026 (187 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,081 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 7 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 20,081 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a timing belt failure history for this model, presents significant risks.
The vehicle shows a consistent but extremely low annual mileage of 3,571 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 20,081 miles recorded over 10 years, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 3,571 miles/yr (typical: 8,000 miles/yr).
- Mileage anomaly: 20,081 miles over 10 years (Jan 2016–Nov 2025) is highly suspicious.
- High-risk timing belt failure history: Community report for 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt degradation (2012–present).
- Low annual mileage for age: 20,081 miles over 10 years suggests minimal use or potential issues.
Working in its favour
- Clean MOT pass record: 7 consecutive passes with no failures recorded.
- Valid MOT until December 2026: Offers immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No major recurring failures: All advisories were minor and immediately addressed by the owner.
- Consistent low mileage: Suggests a well-preserved vehicle with minimal wear and tear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 20,081 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 22,730 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 25,408 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 27,610 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 29,917 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 32,425 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 35,368 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP66 FNC, 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.