2016 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 August 2026 (62 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,479 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 44/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Vauxhall has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 23,479 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with critical safety systems warrant a thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,513 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant jump in 2022 suggests a change in usage.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-08-15 (test 104) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring brake advisories (Dec 2019) escalated to dangerous failure (Aug 2023).
- Recurring suspension advisories (Jul 2022) escalated to dangerous failure (Aug 2023).
- Recurring tyre advisories (Dec 2019) escalated to dangerous failure (Aug 2023).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-15, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,513 miles/year, no fraud indicators.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 23,479 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm outer (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 26,455 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 35,733 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 53,240 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 64,040 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 64,040 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 67,248 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 72,249 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 72,249 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW66 CTE, 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.