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DF13 VWU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,802 mi
Last recorded25,802 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 VWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 25,802 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 25,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,888 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 23,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 21,767 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 21,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe around flexy blowing please keep checked or renew (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly cracking very near to cords to max limit and inner edge worn advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking and treads please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and treads cracking please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,049 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 7,729 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 7,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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DF13 VWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF13 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF13 VWU registered?

DF13 VWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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