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VU63 PLF

2013 Great Wall Steed

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Great Wall Steed59,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 PLF
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,033 miles

engine bay misting in oil

o/s front hub has slight endfloat

Fail 5 Oct 2020 74,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay misting in oil

o/s front hub has slight endfloat

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,126 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 61,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,310 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 47,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,611 miles

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed?

Based on 8,467 MOT tests across 916 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,049
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
916
On UK Roads
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VU63 PLF is a 2013 Great Wall Steed in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Great Wall Steed models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was VU63 PLF registered?

VU63 PLF is a 2013 Great Wall Steed, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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