BV61 HXE

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
BLACK
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 April 2027 (308 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,318 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 12,318 miles. The mileage is low but consistent, but the MOT history reveals a pattern of severe neglect.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,350 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes observed across 12 MOT tests.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Apr 2021) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring major failures: Brakes (Apr 2024, Apr 2023), Suspension (Apr 2024, Apr 2023), Lights (Mar 2020, Mar 2020).
  • Recurring advisories: Shock absorber (Apr 2021, Apr 2022), Sill (Apr 2024, Apr 2023), Anti-roll bar link (Apr 2022, Apr 2023).
  • High mileage for age: 127,594 miles by Apr 2026, well above typical 8,000/year for a 15-year-old car.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage: 8,350 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
  • No recent MOT failures: Last failure was in Apr 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Valid MOT until April 2027: Offers immediate peace of mind for the next 12 months.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe and well-engineered vehicle.

Mileage history

Oct 2014: 12,318 mi PASSApr 2015: 13,585 mi FAILApr 2015: 13,585 mi PASSMar 2016: 25,395 mi FAILMar 2016: 25,395 mi PASSApr 2017: 32,329 mi PASSMar 2018: 38,694 mi FAILMar 2018: 38,694 mi PASSApr 2019: 58,008 mi PASSMar 2020: 72,314 mi PASSApr 2021: 76,854 mi FAILApr 2021: 76,854 mi PASSApr 2022: 85,051 mi FAILApr 2022: 85,051 mi PASSApr 2023: 96,890 mi PASSApr 2024: 109,582 mi FAILApr 2024: 109,582 mi PASSMar 2025: 119,811 mi PASSApr 2026: 127,594 mi FAILApr 2026: 127,594 mi PASS128k70k12kOct 2014Apr 2026

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2014 PASS 12,318 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 FAIL 13,585 mi
FAIL Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Apr 2015 PASS 13,585 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 25,395 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Mar 2016 PASS 25,395 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 32,329 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked
Mar 2018 FAIL 38,694 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2018 PASS 38,694 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2019 PASS 58,008 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 72,314 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 FAIL 76,854 mi
ADVISORY front flexi pipe deteriorated
ADVISORY under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2021 PASS 76,854 mi
ADVISORY front flexi pipe deteriorated
ADVISORY under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2022 FAIL 85,051 mi
ADVISORY Front flexi outer sleeve deteriorated
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Apr 2022 PASS 85,051 mi
ADVISORY Front flexi outer sleeve deteriorated
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2023 PASS 96,890 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Apr 2024 FAIL 109,582 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2024 PASS 109,582 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 119,811 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 FAIL 127,594 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Apr 2026 PASS 127,594 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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