2011 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 February 2027 (243 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 6,834 mi
AI verdict AVOID 34/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Volkswagen has 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 6,834 miles. The vehicle's age and extensive past failures make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows high usage, averaging 12,975 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 to 2026, raising odometer integrity concerns.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2026-02-12, a critical safety defect.
- Six test failures across 14 MOTs, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
- Brake system failures in 2026 and 2021, showing a recurring and serious safety concern.
- High mileage (195,953 miles) for a 2011 vehicle, suggesting heavy commercial use.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-12, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017), suggesting good inherent safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/23 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 6,834 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 29,319 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 48,053 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 78,666 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 101,954 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | FAIL | 129,473 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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| Jun 2016 | PASS | 129,473 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 136,437 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 145,576 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 155,699 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 155,699 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 165,440 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 165,440 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 170,446 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 170,448 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 177,686 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 186,954 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 186,954 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 190,490 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 192,582 mi |
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) ADVISORY Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 192,582 mi |
ADVISORY Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 195,953 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 195,953 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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