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ETL 153C

2013 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,457 mi
Last recorded9,457 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Kombi44,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETL 153C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 9,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 9,457 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 6,132 miles

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2018 6,132 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front pannel (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 3,628 miles

Body has slight corrosion front inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 2,322 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,649 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 98,630 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,124 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,362 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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ETL 153C is a 2013 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,264 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 Volkswagen Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETL 153C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETL 153C registered?

ETL 153C is a 2013 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is ETL 153C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETL 153C shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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