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AE63 YAV

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,949 mi
Last recorded81,949 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 YAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,949 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 81,905 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,662 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 74,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2022 61,189 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,431 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 29,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 YAV is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 AE63 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

AE63 YAV is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AE63 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 YAV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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