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AA03 ZNA

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,153 mi
Last recorded159,153 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 ZNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 159,153 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 159,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 140,511 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 140,511 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 127,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 121,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 115,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,938 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective no tyre fitted to spare wheel ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 59,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective no tyre fitted to spare wheel ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,432 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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AA03 ZNA is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AA03 ZNA, 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 AA03 ZNA registered?

AA03 ZNA is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AA03 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA03 ZNA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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