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MK13 VLX

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,434 mi
Last recorded121,434 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 VLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,893 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,945 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 100,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 64,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 64,311 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,546 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,068 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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MK13 VLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK13 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MK13 VLX registered?

MK13 VLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is MK13 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 VLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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