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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 November 2026 (168 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 25,753 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 78/100
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 25,753 miles. The timing belt is a known model weakness, and the car's age warrants careful inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,162 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- Two MOT failures (Nov 2021, Nov 2022) with no defect breakdowns, suggesting unresolved issues.
- Recurring advisories for tyres (5 tests) and lights (3 tests) across multiple years.
- The 2016 Vauxhall has a known timing belt issue, a significant upcoming maintenance cost.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,162 miles/year, suggesting genuine usage.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) provides a high level of safety assurance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 25,753 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 38,006 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 45,444 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 52,821 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 52,821 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 62,553 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 62,553 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 73,265 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +LOW EDGE TREAD 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + LOW EDGE TREAD 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 82,584 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 90,924 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU65 UYJ, 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.