2021 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2021
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 June 2027 (361 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,081 mi
AI verdict AVOID 44/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2021 Volkswagen has 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 44,081 miles. This pattern, combined with extensive recurring suspension advisories and high mileage, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,244 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with consistent readings from 44,081 miles in May 2024 to 76,412 miles in May 2026.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2026): Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Inner Brake pad failure on 2026-05-13.
- Recurring suspension arm advisories across 4 tests (2024, 2025, 2026).
- High annual mileage (14,244 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2027-06-10, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No recorded odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | PASS | 44,081 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 60,077 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2026 | FAIL | 76,412 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| May 2026 | PASS | 76,412 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV21 WLC, 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.