BX16 BVY

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
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 April 2027 (315 days away)
Last recorded mileage
40,269 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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 40,269 miles. The mileage is low, but the vehicle's history is marred by repeated failures and advisories for critical safety components.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 5,744 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this low usage is a known risk for certain VW models.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2025-04-25 (test failed) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring brake disc corrosion advisories on 2023-04-25 (test failed) — indicates structural neglect.
  • Recurring shock absorber advisories on 2023-04-25 (test failed) — suggests ongoing suspension wear.
  • Multiple recurring brake pad wear advisories from 2019-03-12 to 2022-03-01 (test passed) — consistent neglect of critical safety system.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-04-25, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage anomalies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,744 mi/yr

Mileage history

Mar 2019: 40,269 mi PASSMar 2020: 43,189 mi FAILMar 2020: 43,189 mi PASSMar 2021: 44,810 mi PASSMar 2022: 48,913 mi PASSApr 2023: 51,423 mi PASSApr 2024: 53,491 mi PASSApr 2025: 56,492 mi FAILApr 2025: 56,493 mi PASSApr 2026: 58,991 mi FAILApr 2026: 58,991 mi PASS59k50k40kMar 2019Apr 2026

MOT test history — 8/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2019 PASS 40,269 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2020 FAIL 43,189 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Mar 2020 PASS 43,189 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 44,810 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 48,913 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2023 PASS 51,423 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2024 PASS 53,491 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2025 FAIL 56,492 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 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))
Apr 2025 PASS 56,493 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 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))
Apr 2026 FAIL 58,991 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 58,991 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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