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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 1 June 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,757 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 14,757 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-06-01, which is a significant red flag.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,799 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though a 2020 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect recorded on 2017-01-09 for Offside Rear Shock absorber serious fluid leak.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 4 separate tests (Dec 2018, Jan 2023, Feb 2024, Jun 2025).
- Major failure for Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on 2017-01-09.
- MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2026-06-01 — requires immediate retest or new MOT.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,799 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No recurring major system failures (e.g., engine, transmission) in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record.
- The 2017-01-10 retest PASS after the initial failure shows prompt rectification.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 14,757 mi |
PRS Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 14,757 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 25,013 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 25,013 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 31,940 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 38,900 mi |
MAJOR Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 38,901 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 47,169 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 51,322 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 65,265 mi |
ADVISORY front tyres part worn 4.5mm DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY small crack just outside swept area
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 65,265 mi |
ADVISORY front tyres part worn 4.5mm ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY small crack just outside swept area
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 73,109 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 93,351 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 109,335 mi |
ADVISORY emissions to clean to reads ADVISORY under body covered ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN13 YCK, 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.