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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 July 2026 (26 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,365 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 32,365 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's history of neglect in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (1,098 mi/yr equivalent) from registration in Jan 2013 to Oct 2018, followed by normal usage from 2019 onwards, with no evidence of tampering.
Things to check
- Recurring DANGEROUS tyre failures (Aug 2020, Oct 2018) indicate chronic neglect of critical safety components.
- Major suspension failures (Aug 2020, Aug 2021) and steering rack advisories (May 2022) point to structural wear.
- Consistent advisories for worn tyres (Oct 2018, Oct 2019, Aug 2021, Jul 2024) show a clear pattern of deferred maintenance.
- The vehicle's first 5 years of ownership (Jan 2013 to Oct 2018) recorded only 52,938 miles, a significant anomaly.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-10, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage since 2019, averaging 11,430 miles/year, aligning with normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud; the mileage anomaly is historical, not recent.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe and well-engineered vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | PASS | 32,365 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 45,380 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 45,380 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 52,938 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 54,100 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 54,985 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 54,987 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 66,517 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer 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 2022 | PASS | 76,552 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 94,433 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 123,915 mi |
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 123,915 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 142,580 mi |
PRS Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 142,580 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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