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VDA 51H

2013 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,491 mi
Last recorded88,491 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Kombi44,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDA 51H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 88,491 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 88,092 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 88,092 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,612 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 87,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay difficult to open

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,786 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake slightly low performance.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,885 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,481 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake slightly low performance.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,909 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under vehicle (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake cable rubbing on servo

Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,683 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires front to rear under vehicle (1.9.2c)

Handbrake cable rubbing on servo

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake slightly low performance

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot twisted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,255 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,893 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,021 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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VDA 51H is a 2013 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,264 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDA 51H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VDA 51H is a 2013 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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