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)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 3 January 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,633 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 34,633 miles. The mileage is low for its age, but the pattern of neglect in maintenance is a significant red flag.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,177 miles/year, with a notable dip in recent years (Jan 2025: 122,293 mi, Jan 2023: 117,824 mi), but no fraud detected.
Things to check
- 2018-11-29 FAILED with DANGEROUS tyre defects and MAJOR shock absorber leaks.
- 2018-11-29 FAILED with MAJOR headlamp and road wheel distortion.
- 2018-12-08 FAILED with MAJOR headlamp and road wheel issues.
- 2022-12-10 ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin — a recurring issue.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 10,177 miles/year.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
- Recent MOT pass (Jan 2025) provides immediate roadworthiness.
- No outstanding MOT failures or dangerous defects on the latest test.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 34,633 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 41,674 mi |
ADVISORY Emissions tested but results too low to register ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 55,962 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 56,364 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS NEERLY TO CORD BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIMS F AND R (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin F AND R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 56,364 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS NEERLY TO CORD BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIMS F AND R (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin F AND R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 76,193 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 85,420 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 85,420 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 95,502 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 106,354 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 117,824 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
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| Jan 2025 | PASS | 122,293 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
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