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
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 December 2026 (178 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 40,709 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 40,709 miles. However, a significant 31% mileage anomaly and a history of recurring suspension and brake advisories warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows a 31% reduction in annual mileage from 10,551 miles (Dec 2023) to 345 miles (Dec 2025), indicating a significant change in usage.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 31% reduction in annual usage from 10,551 miles (Dec 2023) to 345 miles (Dec 2025).
- Recurring suspension advisories: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (2019-08-13).
- Recurring brake advisories: Multiple brake system advisories across 2017-08-09, 2019-08-13, and 2024-12-09.
- Recurring tyre advisories: Multiple tyre advisories across 2017-08-09, 2019-08-13, and 2024-12-09.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-09, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent mileage for its age, averaging 8,622 miles per year, aligning with UK norms.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 40,709 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 53,060 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 63,954 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 73,953 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 74,404 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 77,531 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 83,424 mi |
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) PRS Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY parking brake lever has low reserve travel
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 83,424 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY parking brake lever has low reserve travel
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 89,806 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside headlamp aim slightly high, will not adjust down ADVISORY exhaust system corroding, flex and sleeve weakening ADVISORY Front Inner slight play in both tie rods
|
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 98,891 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust corroding, flex weakening ADVISORY Front both tyres wearing slightly on inner tread MAJOR Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY parking brake close to travel limit
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 98,891 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust corroding, flex weakening ADVISORY Front both tyres wearing slightly on inner tread
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 109,442 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY worn ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 111,248 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake has little reserve travel , indicating adjustment or repair required ADVISORY Exhaust system corroded ADVISORY Exhaust centre sleeve breaking away , at time of test not deemed insecure with no play however poor condition ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated and blowing. (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Both steering inner rack joints have a considerable amount of play , close to limit ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and bonding breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming very perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming very perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 111,593 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 111,593 mi | None recorded |
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