AO11 FEB

2013 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2013
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
27 March 2027 (286 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,302 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2013 Volkswagen has 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 35,302 miles. While it has a long MOT, the pattern of wear suggests significant upcoming maintenance.

The vehicle shows consistent high annual usage, averaging 12,153 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine mileage.

Things to check

  • Persistent and escalating suspension issues: Major failure on Mar 2025 for both front lower suspension arm pins, following 16 related advisories since Mar 2019.

Working in its favour

  • Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until 2027-03-27, providing peace of mind for several years.
  • Consistent mileage: Mileage trajectory is linear and consistent, with no signs of tampering.
  • No recent major failures: The single major failure in Mar 2025 was immediately rectified and passed retest.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: Indicates a strong safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 35,302 mi PASSMar 2017: 49,098 mi PASSMar 2018: 63,120 mi PASSMar 2019: 74,471 mi PASSMar 2020: 87,437 mi PASSMar 2021: 97,118 mi PASSMar 2022: 109,282 mi PASSMar 2023: 123,641 mi PASSMar 2024: 136,693 mi PASSMar 2025: 149,220 mi FAILMar 2025: 149,239 mi PASSMar 2026: 160,557 mi PASS161k98k35kMar 2016Mar 2026

MOT test history — 11/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 PASS 35,302 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake pads (3.5.1g)
Mar 2017 PASS 49,098 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2018 PASS 63,120 mi
ADVISORY Engine management light on
ADVISORY Both front tyres worn on edges
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2019 PASS 74,471 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 PASS 87,437 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Mar 2021 PASS 97,118 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 PASS 109,282 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 123,641 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2024 PASS 136,693 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 149,220 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2025 PASS 149,239 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2026 PASS 160,557 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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