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A1 RPT

2013 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,196 mi
Last recorded144,196 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,196 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,345 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point, worn out of shape on inner edge, perishing & cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point, worn out of shape on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 133,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point, worn out of shape on inner edge, perishing & cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point, worn out of shape on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,518 miles

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm & bold on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.5mm at lowest point, worn out of shape perished, cracking & cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.5mm at lowest point, worn out of shape perished & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,451 miles

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield adrift

x2 Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2020 115,451 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield adrift

x2 Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shieldadrift

Fail 11 Sep 2019 108,141 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shieldadrift

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A1 RPT is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A1 RPT, 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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A1 RPT is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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