BV61 HWB

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 August 2016
Last recorded mileage
87,921 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 3 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 87,921 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the vehicle's age and high usage warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows high annual usage of 24,784 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles, with a notable spike of +25,847 miles between Sep 2014 and Aug 2015.

Things to check

  • High annual mileage of 24,784 miles/yr significantly exceeds UK average, indicating accelerated wear.
  • Major failure on 2015-08-03 for offside front shock absorber fluid leak is a structural concern.
  • MOT expired 2016-08-03; current MOT status is 'Not valid' as of the analysis date.
  • Vehicle is untaxed, suggesting potential administrative or financial issues.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • No recurring failures or advis

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 87,921 mi PASSAug 2015: 113,768 mi FAILAug 2015: 113,806 mi PASS114k101k88kSep 2014Aug 2015

MOT test history — 2/3 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 87,921 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 113,768 mi
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Aug 2015 PASS 113,806 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV61 HWB, 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.