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A7 FBR

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 136,605 miles

Nearside Front undertray damaged

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

spare wheel not fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2026 136,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front undertray damaged

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2025 319,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Needs changing ASAP !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Needs changing ASAP !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 130,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2024 309,146 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes!! (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Needs changing ASAP !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lense has slight crack !

Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,111 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2023 297,366 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parts of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skins rusty

spare wheel not fitted

undertray damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2022 290,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 109,238 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 285,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,122 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2020 283,888 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,858 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2019 276,069 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

advise o/s/f outer c/v boot

advise oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 267,511 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,910 miles

Front Wiper blades worn

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 258,025 miles

o/s rear brake pipe is corroded

o/s rear inner and outer sills are damaged but not corroded

oil leak

small mount blue smoke

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,085 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 246,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 236,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 236,901 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 221,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 221,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 209,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 208,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 201,465 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack tie rod ends

Fail 31 May 2011 201,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack tie rod ends

Pass 28 Jun 2010 175,977 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both tie rod ends on steering rack

steering rack mounts slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 159,053 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 158,860 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 144,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 144,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 129,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF and OSF bottom ball joints boots split

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 129,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF and OSF bottom ball joints boots split

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 109,154 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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A7 FBR is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 A7 FBR, 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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A7 FBR is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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