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AE13 VGZ

2013 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,249 mi
Last recorded231,249 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Hilux74,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VGZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 231,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 231,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 212,641 miles

Front fog light insecure

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear prop bearing worn

Pass 13 Dec 2022 195,986 miles

front fog lights insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2021 179,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 157,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 to rear brake valve by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper and bent by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))

front fog lights loose in bumper

Pass 20 Jun 2019 132,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,236 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges

spare wheel missing

Fail 13 Jun 2018 115,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,143 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

No spare wheel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 97,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

No spare wheel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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AE13 VGZ is a 2013 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 74,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 VGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 13 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE13 VGZ registered?

AE13 VGZ is a 2013 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is AE13 VGZ safe to buy?

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