BU55 EYW

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
RED
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 February 2027 (246 days away)
Last recorded mileage
38,947 mi

AI verdict BUY 72/100

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 38,947 miles. While it had a few minor issues, these were promptly addressed, making it a reliable purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,074 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Offside Front Tyre had a bulge (Jan 2025 advisory) and was damaged (Jan 2025 advisory).
  • Nearside Headlamp failed on dipped beam (Jan 2022) and main beam (Jan 2022).
  • Offside Rear Tyre was slightly damaged/cracking (Jan 2025 advisory).
  • Brake discs were worn (Jan 2020 advisory).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (8,074 miles/year) for its age.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in the MOT history.
  • All past failures (lights, tyres) were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
  • Valid MOT until February 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Jul 2020: 38,947 mi PASSJan 2021: 43,350 mi PASSJan 2022: 58,427 mi FAILJan 2022: 58,427 mi PASSJan 2023: 66,510 mi FAILJan 2023: 66,527 mi PASSFeb 2024: 73,196 mi PASSJan 2025: 76,575 mi PASSFeb 2026: 81,874 mi PASS82k60k39kJul 2020Feb 2026

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2020 PASS 38,947 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 43,350 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 FAIL 58,427 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 58,427 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 FAIL 66,510 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 66,527 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 PASS 73,196 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 76,575 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking @ edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2026 PASS 81,874 mi None recorded

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