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15 DRT

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,447 mi
Last recorded44,447 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 DRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 44,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 44,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 43,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,570 miles

Coolant leak dripping

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 41,569 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak dripping

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,561 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside disc wear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 39,560 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside disc wear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,560 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively wear disc(s) (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,405 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2021 33,356 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,984 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 29,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 29,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged more than slight (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 24,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 24,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 21,262 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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15 DRT is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 84,645 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 15 DRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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15 DRT is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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