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VN13 RCU

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,942 mi
Last recorded73,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 RCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 73,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,062 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant low

Fail 18 Jan 2024 64,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

coolant low

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,968 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,463 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 49,463 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 29,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 18,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 12,320 miles

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 RCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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