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AF13 FBL

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,402 mi
Last recorded152,402 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 152,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 149,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 143,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,622 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 127,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,446 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,324 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,379 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,949 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

diesel emissions to clean to record

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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AF13 FBL is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF13 FBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF13 FBL registered?

AF13 FBL is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AF13 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FBL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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