BV61 OOX

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
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 October 2026 (111 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,402 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 16,402 miles. The recurring nature of critical safety systems like brakes and suspension, combined with a 15-year age, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,058 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2019-09-01, a critical safety failure.
  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories across 6+ years (2019, 2020, 2024).
  • Recurring suspension component failures and advisories across 3+ years (2023, 2024).
  • Recurring anti-roll bar link failures and advisories across 3+ years (2023, 2024).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,058 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-10-03, confirming current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 16,402 mi PASSSep 2015: 22,979 mi PASSSep 2016: 27,986 mi PASSSep 2017: 34,490 mi PASSOct 2018: 41,546 mi FAILOct 2018: 41,546 mi PASSSep 2019: 47,933 mi FAILSep 2019: 47,933 mi PASSSep 2020: 57,922 mi FAILSep 2020: 57,922 mi PASSSep 2021: 71,835 mi PASSSep 2022: 86,687 mi PASSSep 2023: 104,645 mi FAILSep 2023: 104,645 mi PASSSep 2024: 120,213 mi FAILSep 2024: 120,213 mi PASSSep 2025: 133,389 mi PASS133k75k16kSep 2014Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 16,402 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 22,979 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 27,986 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 34,490 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 41,546 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY slight oil mist nsr shock absorber
Oct 2018 PASS 41,546 mi
ADVISORY slight oil mist nsr shock absorber
Sep 2019 FAIL 47,933 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
Sep 2019 PASS 47,933 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Sep 2020 FAIL 57,922 mi
PRS Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 57,922 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 71,835 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2022 PASS 86,687 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2023 FAIL 104,645 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sep 2023 PASS 104,645 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sep 2024 FAIL 120,213 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
ADVISORY Central Front Rear of undertray held up with bungee cord
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Sep 2024 PASS 120,213 mi
ADVISORY Central Front Rear of undertray held up with bungee cord
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2025 PASS 133,389 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Undertray held up with bungee, secure at time of test.
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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