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A4 DLH

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,795 mi
Last recorded197,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 197,795 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 183,805 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 169,942 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 155,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 143,981 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 129,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 119,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2019 98,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 77,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,868 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

both rear tyres bald on the inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

both rear tyres bald on the inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,333 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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A4 DLH is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A4 DLH, 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 A4 DLH registered?

A4 DLH is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is A4 DLH safe to buy?

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