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AF13 ZRN

2013 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,799 mi
Last recorded162,799 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ZRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,799 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 162,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 139,373 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 139,373 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,431 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly lumpy on the inner edge

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,579 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 43,733 miles

Diesel Emission reading not detected at time of test- Emission test pass

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side - Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 38,415 miles

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

slight cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 4 May 2017 33,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,569 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 ZRN is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

AF13 ZRN is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is AF13 ZRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ZRN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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