2011 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 October 2026 (138 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,417 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 2011 Volkswagen has 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 21,417 miles. The recurring advisories for exhaust, shock absorber, and seatbelt components suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,507 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent 2025 MOT at 81,695 miles.
Things to check
- 2015-10-01: Failed MOT for ineffective windscreen wipers and misaligned headlamps.
- Oct 2018: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (advisory).
- Oct 2018: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (advisory).
- Oct 2018: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (advisory).
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,507 miles/year) suggests light use and less wear.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety hazards.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars indicates a strong safety record for this model.
- The 2015-10-01 failure was immediately rectified and passed on the same day, showing prompt owner action.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 21,417 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
|
| Oct 2015 | FAIL | 28,720 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 28,720 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 37,750 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 42,560 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake discs lipped ADVISORY Rear exhaust box corroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 49,171 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 54,572 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 57,908 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 60,099 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear exhauist silencer outer casing in poor condition
|
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 66,190 mi |
PRS Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front seat belt slow to pull out ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust deteriorating
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 66,190 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front seat belt slow to pull out ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust deteriorating
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 71,180 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 77,385 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 81,695 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV61 BUP, 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.