2016 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 January 2027 (227 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 11,887 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Volkswagen has 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 11,887 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2027, the pattern of recurring issues and low annual usage raises serious questions about its reliability and safety.
The vehicle shows a critically low mileage of 11,887 miles over 10 years, significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, with a notable anomaly of only 17 miles covered between the Jan 2022 FAIL and PASS.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2022-
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-27, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural corrosion or brake failures recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage suggests light use and minimal wear.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like steering or suspension components.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 11,887 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 15,579 mi |
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 15,579 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 18,359 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 21,208 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 21,225 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 24,076 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 24,076 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 27,166 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 32,350 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 81h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 81h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 32,350 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 34,788 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW65 FGG, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.