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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 October 2026 (137 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,092 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
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 77% pass rate and 36,092 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with safety-critical components warrant careful consideration.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,962 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage, showing normal usage for its age.
Things to check
- Recurring brake failures and advisories across multiple tests (Oct 2021, Oct 2022, Oct 2023).
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (Oct 2022, Oct 2023).
- Recent advisory for worn tyres (Oct 2025) indicates immediate replacement is likely.
- Consistent pattern of major failures followed by immediate retests suggests reactive maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until October 2026, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,962 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 36,092 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 45,145 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 51,656 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 58,319 mi |
ADVISORY Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 66,422 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 82,908 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 82,908 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 98,199 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 98,199 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 109,238 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 109,327 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 115,246 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 127,135 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT13 WMK, 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.