BT16 FNH

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
BLACK
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 March 2027 (281 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,684 mi

AI verdict AVOID 56/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 33,684 miles. However, a pattern of recurring brake and tyre advisories, including a dangerous tyre defect, raises significant concerns about ongoing maintenance and potential future costs.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,895 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Mar 2019) and recent tyre advisories (Mar 2026) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Dangerous tyre defect (Mar 2025) indicates a critical safety failure that was only just addressed.
  • Multiple recurring advisories for wipers, washer, and engine oil across 12 tests point to consistent minor wear items.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-03-22, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage (8,895 mi/yr) aligns with typical UK usage.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a robust safety design.

Mileage history

Mar 2019: 33,684 mi FAILMar 2019: 33,686 mi PASSFeb 2020: 41,165 mi PASSMar 2021: 50,779 mi PASSMar 2022: 61,570 mi FAILMar 2022: 61,570 mi PASSMar 2023: 70,661 mi PASSMar 2024: 77,054 mi FAILMar 2024: 77,054 mi PASSMar 2025: 84,380 mi FAILMar 2025: 84,380 mi PASSMar 2026: 90,906 mi PASS91k62k34kMar 2019Mar 2026

MOT test history — 8/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2019 FAIL 33,684 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2019 PASS 33,686 mi
ADVISORY Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2020 PASS 41,165 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 50,779 mi
ADVISORY near side wiper blade split but still cleaning screen
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
Mar 2022 FAIL 61,570 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PRS Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 61,570 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 70,661 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 FAIL 77,054 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PRS Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Engine oil level on min
Mar 2024 PASS 77,054 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Engine oil level on min
Mar 2025 FAIL 84,380 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Not in use
Mar 2025 PASS 84,380 mi
ADVISORY Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Not in use
Mar 2026 PASS 90,906 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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