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AE13 TGU

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

274,879 mi
Last recorded274,879 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 TGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 274,879 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 274,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 257,846 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 239,444 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 239,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 217,305 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 217,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 187,707 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 187,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 167,639 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 159,313 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 159,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 148,673 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 139,087 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 119,134 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,056 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 93,056 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 TGU is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AE13 TGU, 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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AE13 TGU is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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