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AF13 ZRX

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 115,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,517 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated hose perishing at fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,090 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2023 103,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,463 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 99,449 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,879 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,794 miles

under trays

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,238 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,362 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 56,734 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 ZRX 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 76.9%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

AF13 ZRX is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is AF13 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ZRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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