2013 Volkswagen Transporter · 47,473 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2013 Volkswagen Transporters fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 26 Transporter years (47,473 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 27.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 102,517
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,473
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.4% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10%
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Tyres5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.22%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.17%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.69%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.45%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.74%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Transporters fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 26 Transporter years (47,473 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.22% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.17% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Transporter shows 102,517 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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