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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 March 2027 (284 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,040 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 78/100
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 42,040 miles. However, a significant recurring pattern of brake and tyre advisories, coupled with a 2018 shock absorber failure, warrants careful inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 10,299 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low-usage period (Feb 2022 to Feb 2023) aligning with typical UK usage patterns.
Things to check
- Recurring brake disc advisories (Feb 2018, Feb 2026) suggest ongoing wear and potential future replacement.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Feb 2019, Feb 2022, Feb 2024, Feb 2026) indicate a history of worn tyres.
- Offside Rear Shock absorber failed with a serious fluid leak (Feb 2018) — a significant structural component failure.
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (Feb 2018) — another suspension component failure.
Working in its favour
- No MOT failures recorded across 8 tests, demonstrating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,299 miles/year, indicating normal usage and no odometer fraud.
- Recent MOT pass (Mar 2026) with a long validity until March 2027, offering peace of mind.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 42,040 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 54,281 mi |
ADVISORY unable to take emissions reading ADVISORY wipers smearing
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 67,660 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly ADVISORY Offside wiper blade smearing slightly ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 67,664 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly ADVISORY Offside wiper blade smearing slightly ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 78,276 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 88,149 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 95,487 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 99,131 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 107,201 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 118,063 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 127,251 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 136,346 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ13 AYA, 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.