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S16 AHB

2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,956 mi
Last recorded209,956 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter81,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 AHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTr-porter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 209,956 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 189,218 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 188,985 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 166,566 miles

Foot brake travel has little reserve.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 165,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Foot brake travel has little reserve.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 144,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 144,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 127,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 114,164 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 114,162 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,897 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

slight lip and corrosion rear brake discs

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 18 Jun 2019 93,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

slight lip and corrosion rear brake discs

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,402 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)

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

engine wont rev for emissions

unable to check rear belts

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,078 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tr-porter?

Based on 4,241 MOT tests across 366 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
6,633
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
366
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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S16 AHB is a 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 81,020 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 Tr-porter fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S16 AHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S16 AHB registered?

S16 AHB is a 2013 Volkswagen Tr-porter, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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