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243 RTT

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration243 RTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,589 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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243 RTT is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 243 RTT, 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 243 RTT registered?

243 RTT is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 243 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 243 RTT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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