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YD63 VLP

2013 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Unknown40,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD63 VLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 116,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint creaking, no play at time of test

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 1 May 2025 116,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint creaking, no play at time of test

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 3 Apr 2024 112,340 miles

front brake pipes corroding/greased

nearside rear shocker cover corroded

nearside upper windscreen cracked

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 2 Apr 2024 112,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside down (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pipes corroding/greased

nearside rear shocker cover corroded

nearside upper windscreen cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge (delaminating) and cracking

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,154 miles

front brake disks corroding/worn

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2023 108,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake disks corroding/worn

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,343 miles

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

exhaust outer skin peeling

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2021 101,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin peeling

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,567 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 91,402 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front lower ball joint noisy/squeaking but no play found

Fail 14 Nov 2019 91,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front lower ball joint noisy/squeaking but no play found

Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,806 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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YD63 VLP is a 2013 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 40,880 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD63 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD63 VLP registered?

YD63 VLP is a 2013 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 8 November 2013.

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