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DS13 EBC

2013 Volkswagen T-porter

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,255 mi
Last recorded158,255 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen T-porter93,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 EBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 158,255 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 158,255 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 155,731 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,259 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 130,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,846 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 119,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 112,830 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,259 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T-porter?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
7,063
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 23
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DS13 EBC is a 2013 Volkswagen T-porter in Maroon 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 T-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,296 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 T-porter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS13 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T-porter typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen T-porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS13 EBC registered?

DS13 EBC is a 2013 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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