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A18 XFA

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,547 mi
Last recorded108,547 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 96,361 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,601 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,958 miles

Emissions limits only just met the requirements

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,268 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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A18 XFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A18 XFA, 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 A18 XFA registered?

A18 XFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is A18 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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