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AE13 TJX

2013 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,604 mi
Last recorded154,604 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 TJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 154,604 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,864 miles

Front Exhaust bracket insecure

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light active

Fail 19 Feb 2025 145,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust bracket insecure

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light active

Pass 11 Mar 2024 139,155 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 123,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside Brake disc worn, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear mounting bush deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear mounting bush deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 111,070 miles

under panel fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,257 miles

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

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

under panel fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,915 miles

under panel fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2018 93,787 miles

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

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

under panel fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,361 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TJX is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 AE13 TJX, 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

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What year was AE13 TJX registered?

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

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