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AF13 FYK

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,037 mi
Last recorded169,037 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 169,037 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Fail 15 May 2023 169,037 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 168,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 167,095 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 162,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

front windscreen has little crack (less then 10mm) on passenger side view

Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,107 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 121,427 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 121,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail suspense tap mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,906 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,906 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,201 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber detached both tape mount (2.7.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,222 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,251 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 84,251 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 29,446 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,412 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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AF13 FYK is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF13 FYK, 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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AF13 FYK is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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