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434 PBB

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Cream Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,060 mi
Last recorded20,060 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration434 PBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 20,060 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 20,054 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation switch on lever not working (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

rear foot brake travel

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2025 20,047 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 19,188 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 19,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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434 PBB is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Cream with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 434 PBB, 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 434 PBB registered?

434 PBB is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 August 2013.

Is 434 PBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 434 PBB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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