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BU13 VGL

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,197 mi
Last recorded67,197 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,197 miles

corrosion on front subframe

slight imbalance on front brakes

some wear in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,336 miles

corrosion on front subframe

some wear in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,039 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Dec 2022 51,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Dec 2022 51,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,193 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 48,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,818 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,109 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 29,109 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,550 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,403 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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BU13 VGL is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU13 VGL is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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