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L17 VVW

2013 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Gas bi-fuel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,389 mi
Last recorded23,389 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Unknown40,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 23,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 22,076 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 22,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 20,401 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 20,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 17,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 15,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 14,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 13,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 11,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 11,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,162 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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L17 VVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,390cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 40,880 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L17 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L17 VVW?

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What year was L17 VVW registered?

L17 VVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is L17 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 VVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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