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A20 GFK

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 86,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear pipes starting to swell under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 79,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear pipes starting to swell under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,583 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,087 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2017 27,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,661 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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A20 GFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A20 GFK, 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 A20 GFK registered?

A20 GFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is A20 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 GFK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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