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4236 DW

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,200 mi
Last recorded172,200 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4236 DW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 172,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 170,292 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 162,569 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jan 2023 162,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 153,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,034 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 151,447 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 146,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,630 miles

Front & rear brake disc(s)-With lipping

Fail 15 Sep 2017 134,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front & rear brake disc(s)-With lipping

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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4236 DW is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 4236 DW, 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 4236 DW registered?

4236 DW is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 4236 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4236 DW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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