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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 March 2027 (270 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,769 mi
AI verdict AVOID 64/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 23,769 miles. However, a DANGEROUS brake failure in 2026, combined with a major steering failure and recurring tyre advisories, indicates a history of maintenance issues.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,216 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2026): Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (i
- DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2026-03-11, though subsequently rectified.
- Major failure for excessive play in the Offside Front Track rod end ball joint on 2024-05-14.
- Recurring tyre advisories on 2020-07-15 for both front tyres, suggesting a pattern of wear.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-11, offering significant peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,216 miles/year, indicating genuine usage.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension after the initial 2026 failure.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 23,769 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 32,718 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))
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 39,605 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 45,984 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 52,968 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 60,528 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 60,528 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 68,021 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 73,612 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 73,612 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX16 VML, 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.