BU16 XGR
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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 November 2026 (152 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,133 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 37,133 miles. The mileage is low, but the pattern of neglect and poor maintenance makes this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,066 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this is overshadowed by the numerous MOT failures and advisories.
Things to check
- Dangerous tyre defect (cut) on 2021-11-19 MOT failure.
- Recurring tyre advisories and failures across 8 tests (e.g., 2020-10-19, 2021-11-19).
- Recurring wiper advisories and failures across 3 tests (e.g., 2021-11-19, 2022-11-19).
- Recurring brake disc advisories and failures across 2 tests (e.g., 2021-11-19, 2022-11-19).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-13, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,066 miles/year) suggests light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 37,133 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 40,782 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 45,500 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 45,500 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 48,149 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY COOLANT BELOW MIN LEVEL
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 48,149 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY COOLANT BELOW MIN LEVEL
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 50,248 mi |
MINOR Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view severe scratching through the feild of view (3.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 50,268 mi |
MINOR Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view severe scratching through the feild of view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 53,807 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower susp arm rear bush deteriorated
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 58,536 mi |
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) MAJOR Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre Can be repaired MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Nov 2024 | PASS | 58,577 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre Can be repaired ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 59,921 mi |
ADVISORY T.P.M.S Light on MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre MINOR Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 59,921 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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