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
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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
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| 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))
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| 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))
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| 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))
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| 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))
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| 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))
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| 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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