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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 September 2026 (79 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 58,550 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
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 85% pass rate and 58,550 miles. The single 2017 headlamp failure was immediately rectified.
Mileage is consistent, averaging 11,239 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, though the 2013 timing chain failure is a significant model-specific weakness.
Things to check
- 2013 VW 1.4 CGGB engine timing belt degradation is a known high-risk failure for this model.
- Turbocharger and camshaft failure in 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid is a known high-risk failure for this model.
- Oil consumption due to worn valve stem seals on 1.6 MPI engines is a known high-risk failure for this model.
- Timing chain tensioner stretch on early 2.5L engines is a known high-risk failure for this model.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Mileage is consistent, averaging 11,239 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
- The single 2017 headlamp failure was immediately rectified, showing responsible ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 58,550 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY emissions to clean to register
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 76,651 mi |
ADVISORY Diesel emissions to clean to record ADVISORY front discs corroded/lipped and pads getting low ADVISORY nsr tyre feathered inner edge and getting low ADVISORY osr tyre feathered slightly on inner edge and getting low
|
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 77,193 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 77,216 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 89,278 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 103,370 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 109,732 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 113,786 mi |
ADVISORY UNDER TRAYS FITTED
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 118,232 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 126,208 mi |
PRS Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b)) PRS Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 126,208 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 132,659 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 142,324 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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