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A21 PMD

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,810 mi
Last recorded111,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 107,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 86,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test flower ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,742 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,679 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,888 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,070 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 33,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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A21 PMD is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A21 PMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 PMD?

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What year was A21 PMD registered?

A21 PMD is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is A21 PMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 PMD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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