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A9 RDC

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,311 mi
Last recorded67,311 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 67,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,535 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 61,533 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 56,934 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,780 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 48,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough DUE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BEARING (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,457 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 44,457 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,787 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 20,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A9 RDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A9 RDC, 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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A9 RDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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