BV61 PGU

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
SILVER
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 October 2026 (130 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,205 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 31,205 miles. While mileage is consistent, the persistent safety-critical defects and numerous advisories point to significant underlying problems.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,036 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle has accumulated 133,594 miles by Oct 2025.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Oct 2025): Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS tyre failures recorded in Oct 2020 and Oct 2022 MOTs.
  • Recurring brake system advisories from Oct 2021 to Oct 2025, escalating to MAJOR failures.
  • Consistent pattern of shock absorber advisories across multiple MOT tests.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,036 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.

Mileage history

Aug 2014: 31,205 mi PASSAug 2014: 31,205 mi FAILAug 2015: 41,516 mi PASSSep 2016: 54,085 mi PASSSep 2017: 66,872 mi PASSSep 2018: 79,602 mi PASSSep 2019: 91,854 mi PASSOct 2020: 99,194 mi FAILOct 2020: 99,194 mi PASSOct 2021: 104,068 mi FAILOct 2021: 104,068 mi PASSOct 2022: 112,285 mi FAILOct 2022: 112,287 mi PASSOct 2023: 120,946 mi PASSOct 2024: 127,394 mi FAILOct 2024: 127,394 mi PASSOct 2025: 133,594 mi FAILOct 2025: 133,594 mi PASS134k82k31kAug 2014Oct 2025

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2014 PASS 31,205 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Aug 2014 FAIL 31,205 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Aug 2015 PASS 41,516 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 54,085 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 66,872 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 79,602 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2019 PASS 91,854 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing out of shape
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2020 FAIL 99,194 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing out of shape
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY offside rear brake noisy
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2020 PASS 99,194 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2021 FAIL 104,068 mi
ADVISORY parking brake efficiency only just met(18%
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2021 PASS 104,068 mi
ADVISORY parking brake efficiency only just met(18%
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2022 FAIL 112,285 mi
ADVISORY parking brake efficiency only just met(17%
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2022 PASS 112,287 mi
ADVISORY parking brake efficiency only just met(17%
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2023 PASS 120,946 mi
ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
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))
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2024 FAIL 127,394 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
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))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2024 PASS 127,394 mi
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))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2025 FAIL 133,594 mi
ADVISORY parking brake efficiency only just met(19%
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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))
MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2025 PASS 133,594 mi
ADVISORY parking brake efficiency only just met(19%
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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))
MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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