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225 SRL

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,280 mi
Last recorded80,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 SRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays limiting the inspection of underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,884 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 37,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,367 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 26,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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225 SRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 225 SRL, 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 225 SRL registered?

225 SRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is 225 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 225 SRL 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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