BL62 UAY

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
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
17 March 2027 (275 days away)
Last recorded mileage
70,159 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 70,159 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing implausibly low usage for several years, which is a major red flag for fraud.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing implausibly low usage of 1,192 miles/year before March 2024, followed by a significant increase in annual usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed on 2026-03-17, indicating a serious safety hazard.
  • Recurring Steering Rack advisories across 5 separate tests (e.g., 2026-03-17 advisory).
  • Recurring Tyre advisories across 5 separate tests (e.g., 2026-03-17 advisory).
  • Recurring Engine Oil advisories across 5 separate tests (e.g., 2026-03-17 advisory).

Working in its favour

  • MOT valid until 2027-03-17, indicating a recent pass despite the history.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers in the provided MOT data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety.
  • The vehicle has a consistent high mileage, suggesting regular use and maintenance.

Mileage history

Jan 2016: 70,159 mi PASSJan 2017: 96,372 mi PASSJan 2018: 122,495 mi FAILJan 2018: 122,495 mi PASSJan 2019: 133,253 mi FAILJan 2019: 133,253 mi PASSJan 2020: 136,361 mi PASSAug 2021: 146,335 mi FAILAug 2021: 146,336 mi PASSDec 2022: 153,053 mi FAILDec 2022: 153,054 mi PASSMar 2024: 154,508 mi PASSFeb 2025: 158,563 mi FAILFeb 2025: 158,565 mi PASSMar 2026: 162,746 mi FAILMar 2026: 162,749 mi PASS163k116k70kJan 2016Mar 2026

MOT test history — 10/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2016 PASS 70,159 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 96,372 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 122,495 mi
ADVISORY osf tyre 2.5 mm
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Jan 2018 PASS 122,495 mi
ADVISORY osf tyre 2.5 mm
Jan 2019 FAIL 133,253 mi
ADVISORY engine cover and undertray fitted
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2019 PASS 133,253 mi
ADVISORY engine cover and undertray fitted
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Jan 2020 FAIL
ADVISORY engine cover & undertray fitted
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Jan 2020 PASS 136,361 mi
ADVISORY engine cover & undertray fitted
Aug 2021 FAIL 146,335 mi
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH n/s & o/s
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 146,336 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 FAIL 153,053 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Dec 2022 PASS 153,054 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 154,508 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear lamp lens damaged but repaired with tape
Feb 2025 FAIL 158,563 mi
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY exhaust back box corroded
Feb 2025 PASS 158,565 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY exhaust back box corroded
Mar 2026 FAIL 162,746 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 162,749 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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