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
- RED
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 January 2027 (207 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,106 mi
AI verdict AVOID 59/100
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 79% pass rate and 27,106 miles. However, a pattern of tyre and brake advisories, including a dangerous tyre failure, indicates a history of wear and tear issues.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,195 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2025): Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre defect on 2018-02-26 (46,664 mi) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring brake disc advisories (2017-02-22, 2019-02-26) and tyre advisories (2019-02-26) across multiple tests.
- Major Nearside Rear Coil Spring fractured on 2018-02-26 (46,664 mi) — significant suspension wear.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-07, providing peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (9,195 mi/yr) for a 2013 vehicle.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 27,106 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 36,395 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 46,664 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 46,664 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 56,446 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front lower arm rear bush split and debonding ADVISORY Offside Front lower arm rear bush split and debonding
|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 65,752 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY chip in front screen ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 65,986 mi |
ADVISORY chip in front screen ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 73,118 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 82,448 mi |
ADVISORY stone chips in windscreen ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped / worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 91,388 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 101,268 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 106,269 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 119,005 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 119,006 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV13 AHA, 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.