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
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 May 2027 (335 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,393 mi
AI verdict BUY 75/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 24,393 miles. While there were past issues with windscreen wipers and suspension advisories, these were promptly addressed.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 6,973 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.
Things to check
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured (MAJOR failure) on 2023-04-21, though retested PASS.
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper failed (MAJOR) on 2023-04-21, though retested PASS.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm bush worn (ADVISORY) on 2023-04-21, 2025-05-17, 2026-05-16.
- Offside Front Suspension arm bush worn (ADVISORY) on 2023-04-21, 2025-05-17, 2026-05-16.
Working in its favour
- Clean MOT record with 7 passes out of 9 tests, showing responsible ownership.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,973 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No recurring major failures, only minor advisories that were immediately rectified.
- Recent MOT pass on 2026-05-16 with a valid MOT until 2027-05-16.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | PASS | 24,393 mi | None recorded |
| May 2021 | PASS | 36,171 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 43,087 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 49,251 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 49,251 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 56,328 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2025 | FAIL | 63,217 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 63,217 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 72,184 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT16 BCX, 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.