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AE63 VHU

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,920 mi
Last recorded156,920 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 156,920 miles

slight damage n/s/r lamp cluster

Fail 7 Aug 2024 156,919 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2022 138,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,753 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 96,201 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged both front and rear damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,211 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,040 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 VHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

AE63 VHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is AE63 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VHU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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