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AE13 TJV

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,520 mi
Last recorded168,520 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 168,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 158,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 154,588 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 154,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 149,771 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 142,951 miles

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

exhaust sleeve corroded/deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2021 142,951 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust sleeve corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,458 miles

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

Front number plate damaged but still able to read

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 123,515 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2018 113,301 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2017 100,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,288 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

full body undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn bald & slight damage in tread (rectified)

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,288 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

full body undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn bald & slight damage in tread (rectified)

plastic trim covering outer sills

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 TJV is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TJV, 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 AE13 TJV registered?

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

Is AE13 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 TJV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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