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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 January 2027 (222 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,528 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 18,528 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the history of recurring advisories and failures warrants a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows high initial usage (average 12,347 miles/year) but a significant drop in recent annual mileage, from 24,998 miles in 2023 to 6,401 miles in 2026, raising questions about its recent usage and potential for neglect.
Things to check
- Recurring headlamp issues (Nov 2020, Jan 2026) indicate persistent electrical faults.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Nov 2021, Nov 2023, Jan 2025) suggest ongoing wear and maintenance needs.
- Significant drop in annual mileage from 24,998 miles (2023) to 6,401 miles (2026) is a red flag.
- Three MOT failures (Nov 2020, Jan 2025, Jan 2026) for different issues, including a recent electrical failure.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in its history.
- Consistent mileage trajectory for its first 10 years of ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 18,528 mi |
ADVISORY o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
front pads wearing
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 27,305 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 34,006 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 50,253 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 75,010 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 75,010 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 95,571 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 117,781 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 142,779 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 154,966 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 154,966 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 161,367 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 161,396 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK13 NUW, 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.