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A20 UNE

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,498 mi
Last recorded218,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 218,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 218,497 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ( d bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ( d bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 204,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 186,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

central exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 175,443 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 175,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 161,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 145,841 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 145,841 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 122,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,880 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 104,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 86,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 69,331 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 69,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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A20 UNE 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 A20 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

A20 UNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is A20 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 UNE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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