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SY13 VLN

2013 Volkswagen T-porter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,859 mi
Last recorded117,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen T-porter93,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 117,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,746 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 112,715 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 107,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 107,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,038 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin of centre silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 97,085 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day running lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,706 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,115 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,119 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 51,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T-porter?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
7,063
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 23
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SY13 VLN is a 2013 Volkswagen T-porter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen T-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,296 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 T-porter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY13 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T-porter typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen T-porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY13 VLN registered?

SY13 VLN is a 2013 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is SY13 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 VLN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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