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172 GOJ

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,029 mi
Last recorded55,029 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 GOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,029 miles

o/s door step mounting badly corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 55,017 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))

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

Nearside Body component likely to become detached door step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s door step mounting badly corroded

Pass 18 May 2024 52,890 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 50,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 46,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 45,013 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 42,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 35,897 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 35,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 30,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all round tyres cracking between treads

Pass 17 May 2016 22,983 miles

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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172 GOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 172 GOJ, 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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What year was 172 GOJ registered?

172 GOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is 172 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 GOJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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