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7978FCL

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,774 mi
Last recorded168,774 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7978FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 168,774 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 168,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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7978FCL is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 7978FCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7978FCL registered?

7978FCL is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2013.

Is 7978FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7978FCL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 7978FCL have outstanding finance?

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