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AE63 LXB

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,609 mi
Last recorded138,609 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 138,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 128,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 106,685 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 106,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 103,468 miles

Front Daytime running lamp indicates fault ( Blue blue )

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 103,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Daytime running lamp indicates fault ( Blue blue )

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,856 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,871 miles

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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AE63 LXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE63 LXB, 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 AE63 LXB registered?

AE63 LXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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The MOT history for AE63 LXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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