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AF13 ZRU

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 127,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 122,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 116,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 108,985 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 103,674 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 89,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 56,115 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended consol bush cracking (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended consol bush cracking (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check rear seats due to car being heavily loaded

Pass 20 May 2016 44,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 44,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZRU is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

AF13 ZRU is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is AF13 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ZRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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