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AE13 TFZ

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,649 mi
Last recorded178,649 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 TFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 178,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 170,876 miles

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 28 Feb 2024 159,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,828 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,053 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 123,053 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,403 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,904 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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AE13 TFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AE13 TFZ, 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 AE13 TFZ?

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What year was AE13 TFZ registered?

AE13 TFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is AE13 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 TFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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