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VN13 DVF

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,598 mi
Last recorded122,598 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 DVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 122,005 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 122,005 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 115,491 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,208 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 100,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 94,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,141 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,141 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 75,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 39,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below 1.5 (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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VN13 DVF is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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VN13 DVF is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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