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)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 January 2027 (203 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,548 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 13,548 miles. The car's age and mileage suggest potential underlying wear.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 7,033 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2025-2026.
Things to check
- Jan 2024 MOT failure: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding — a safety-critical defect.
- Jan 2026 MOT advisory: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin — a known wear item on this model.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for over two years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,033 miles/year, indicating light use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 13,548 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 21,899 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 26,743 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 36,141 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 44,532 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 47,887 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 53,259 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 60,249 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 69,458 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Feb 2024 | PASS | 69,762 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 81,808 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 91,548 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ13 SFF, 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.