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LC13 VTM

2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,062 mi
Last recorded135,062 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter81,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 VTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTr-porter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 135,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 135,062 miles

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 131,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 131,534 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface defective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,407 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 127,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 116,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 113,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 111,602 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,264 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 108,260 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,716 miles

Emission too low to detect due to the car system preventing to check the emission at a higher acceleration.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Emission too low to detect due to the car system preventing to check the emission at a higher acceleration.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tr-porter?

Based on 4,241 MOT tests across 366 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
6,633
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
366
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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LC13 VTM is a 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 81,020 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 Tr-porter fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC13 VTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LC13 VTM is a 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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