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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 March 2027 (286 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,167 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 51/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 34,167 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the vehicle's history suggests a need for thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,476 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops, but a significant drop in annual usage (2,459 miles) occurred between Mar 2024 and Mar 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring brake disc wear (Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2023) and fluctuating efficiency (Feb 2022) indicate chronic issues.
- Multiple tyre failures (Feb 2021, Feb 2022) and a DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2022) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
- The major failure for the registration plate lamp (Mar 2025) after a minor advisory (Feb 2021) shows a pattern of escalating issues.
- A significant drop in annual mileage (2,459 miles) between Mar 2024 and Mar 2025 is unusual for a 15-year-old vehicle.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until March 2027, providing peace of mind for the immediate future.
- Mileage is consistently low for its age, averaging 7,476 miles/year, suggesting light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
- The car has passed 8 out of 12 MOT tests, showing it has been driven and maintained to some extent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 34,167 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 38,792 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 43,945 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 48,797 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | FAIL | 56,487 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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| Jan 2019 | PASS | 56,487 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 67,604 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 77,161 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 77,161 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 86,419 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 86,419 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 92,266 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 99,697 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 102,156 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 102,156 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 113,536 mi |
ADVISORY sills corroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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