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N16 ESC

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,059 mi
Last recorded39,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 ESC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 39,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 220,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 38,648 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 38,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 212,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 37,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 205,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,310 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 198,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 192,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEX PIPE AT REAR TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,369 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 185,180 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,852 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 178,843 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 178,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 26,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 164,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,479 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 150,745 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 150,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 138,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 19,274 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/85% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,526 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,529 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,266 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,330 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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N16 ESC is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 84,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N16 ESC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N16 ESC registered?

N16 ESC is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is N16 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 ESC shows 33 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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