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282 WHY

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,513 mi
Last recorded138,513 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration282 WHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 138,513 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 138,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,286 miles

Fuel injector pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 137,286 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel injector pipes corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 135,420 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel injector pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 135,419 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel injector pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,613 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel injector pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 132,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel injector pipes corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,881 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,543 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 60 17 C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 119,715 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 119,715 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 110,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust section deteriorated/corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 99,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,611 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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282 WHY is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 282 WHY, 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 282 WHY registered?

282 WHY is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is 282 WHY safe to buy?

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