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13 MCL

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 MCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,628 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,692 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,819 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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13 MCL is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 13 MCL, 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 13 MCL registered?

13 MCL is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is 13 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 MCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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