BK13 YDS

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
999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
22,939 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 22,939 miles. The recurring nature of these safety-critical issues warrants a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,062 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2017 – Jun 2018)
  • Recurring brake failures (4 major) and advisories (4 related) across multiple tests (2017, 2023, 2024, 2025).
  • Parking brake lever excessive movement (Feb 2025 advisory) and stop lamp issues (Feb 2025 advisory).
  • Multiple same-day retests for failures (e.g., Feb 2025, Jan 2023) suggest reactive repairs rather than proactive maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,062 miles/year, indicating genuine usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record for this model.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-02-18, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 22,939 mi FAILMar 2016: 22,939 mi PASSJun 2017: 32,551 mi FAILJul 2017: 32,556 mi FAILJul 2017: 32,556 mi PASSJun 2018: 37,788 mi FAILJun 2018: 37,788 mi PASSJul 2019: 48,186 mi PASSDec 2020: 58,465 mi PASSJan 2022: 70,199 mi PASSJan 2023: 81,230 mi FAILJan 2023: 81,232 mi PASSFeb 2024: 89,200 mi FAILFeb 2024: 89,202 mi PASSFeb 2025: 97,876 mi FAILFeb 2025: 97,876 mi PASS98k60k23kMar 2016Feb 2025

MOT test history — 9/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 FAIL 22,939 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2016 PASS 22,939 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 32,551 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield loose
Jul 2017 FAIL 32,556 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jul 2017 PASS 32,556 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 37,788 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES! (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides are less than a 1/4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 37,788 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides are less than a 1/4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2019 PASS 48,186 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 58,465 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 70,199 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 FAIL 81,230 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 81,232 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Feb 2024 FAIL 89,200 mi
MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO LOCKED ON REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (g))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
MAJOR Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2024 PASS 89,202 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 FAIL 97,876 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 97,876 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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