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A2 TKS

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,775 mi
Last recorded76,775 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,219 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 68,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,577 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 59,576 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,739 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 45,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 39,493 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating x2 inner face corroded and pitted (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,319 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded slightly

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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A2 TKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A2 TKS, 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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A2 TKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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