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AF13 WCX

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 WCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 134,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 119,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap door/trim missing

Fail 27 Mar 2025 119,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap door/trim missing

Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edge are uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 91,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner edge and few cuts none to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner edge and few cuts none to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,785 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,785 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,393 miles

rear tyres worn and distorted on inner edge

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 WCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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