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AE51 TAM

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,225 mi
Last recorded111,225 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 TAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,295 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts noisy when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 76,295 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts noisy when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 47,827 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 37,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 37,444 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,064 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 20,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AE51 TAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,248 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 Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 TAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE51 TAM registered?

AE51 TAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AE51 TAM safe to buy?

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