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AF13 KUC

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,950 mi
Last recorded203,950 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 KUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 203,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 203,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 191,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 191,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 178,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most rear trail arm bush showing signs of wearbutno excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most rear trail arm bush showing signs of wearbutno excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 178,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most rear trail arm bush showing signs of wearbutno excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most rear trail arm bush showing signs of wearbutno excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 164,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 149,485 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 149,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,020 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 124,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 121,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 118,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,865 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 KUC is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUC, 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 AF13 KUC registered?

AF13 KUC is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is AF13 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 KUC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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