BU16 WNW

2016 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2016
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1364 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 July 2026 (36 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,297 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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

This 2016 Vauxhall has 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 21,297 miles.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,793 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant jump in recent years (21,858 miles in 12 months) is noted.

Things to check

  • 2025-06-20: Failed MOT for emissions and windscreen washer system.
  • 2025-07-01: Failed MOT for registration plate lamp and handbrake.
  • 2025-07-01: Advisory for coolant leak and suspension arm wear.
  • Recurring electrical faults (headlamps, position lamps, registration plate lamp) across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-20, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,793 miles/year.
  • No major structural or recurring mechanical failures (e.g., brakes, suspension).
  • Recent MOT failures (Jun 2025, Jul 2025) were promptly rectified and passed.

Mileage history

Apr 2019: 21,297 mi PASSAug 2019: 23,769 mi PASSMay 2020: 32,772 mi PASSMay 2021: 44,039 mi PASSMay 2022: 49,085 mi PASSMay 2023: 52,026 mi PASSMay 2024: 61,903 mi PASSJun 2025: 83,761 mi FAILJul 2025: 84,061 mi FAILJul 2025: 84,061 mi PASS84k53k21kApr 2019Jul 2025

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2019 PASS 21,297 mi
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))
Aug 2019 PASS 23,769 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 32,772 mi None recorded
May 2021 PASS 44,039 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 49,085 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 52,026 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
May 2024 PASS 61,903 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 FAIL 83,761 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside drl not working
Jul 2025 FAIL 84,061 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively taped (1.1.6 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2025 PASS 84,061 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively taped (1.1.6 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 WNW, 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.