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VX13 PGU

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Grey Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,524 mi
Last recorded83,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 PGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,524 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 83,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,489 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 80,487 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 74,767 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 74,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2023 65,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2023 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 55,957 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 55,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 49,950 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2020 47,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both NS OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,033 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,249 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,249 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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VX13 PGU is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Grey with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 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 Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX13 PGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VX13 PGU registered?

VX13 PGU is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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