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
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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 |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU55 EYW, 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.