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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 August 2026 (54 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,660 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 20,660 miles. The car's history shows a pattern of neglect in critical safety components.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 10,042 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- 2025-07-31: Failed MOT due to DANGEROUS Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
- 2025-07-31: Failed MOT due to DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)).
- 2025-07-31: Failed MOT due to DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)).
- 2020-07-22: ADVISORY for all four tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, indicating a systemic neglect of critical safety components.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 10,042 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-07, indicating current roadworthiness and no immediate retesting costs.
- No recurring failures on critical systems like brakes or steering, suggesting other areas of the car are well-maintained.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates a strong safety record for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 20,660 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 33,715 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 33,715 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 43,698 mi |
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)) 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))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 53,386 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 67,560 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 81,640 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 89,946 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 96,040 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 96,052 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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