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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 July 2026 (19 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,240 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 75% pass rate and 16,240 miles. The vehicle's mileage trajectory is also highly irregular, with significant gaps and spikes, raising serious questions about its maintenance and true condition.
The vehicle shows a significant mileage spike from 71,336 miles in Feb 2021 to 81,863 miles in Feb 2022, followed by a period of low usage, then a return to higher annual mileage, indicating inconsistent and potentially tampered usage.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed in Apr 2019, indicating immediate safety risk.
- Recurring Brake System failures: Major failures in Feb 2021 and Jul 2024, with 5 related advisories.
- Recurring Tyre failures: Major failures in Apr 2019 and Jul 2024, with 7 related advisories.
- Recurring Handbrake failures: Major failures in Feb 2021 and Jul 2024, with 3 related advisories.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage (9,699 mi/yr) since 2013, suggesting regular use.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
- All past failures and advisories were addressed and passed subsequent MOTs.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 16,240 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 23,990 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 33,273 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 45,422 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake discs worn MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 45,422 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake discs worn
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 71,336 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 81,863 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 100,222 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 111,405 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 111,405 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 121,294 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear parking brake effort low ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
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| Jul 2025 | PASS | 121,335 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear parking brake effort low ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK13 VLR, 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.