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BG13 KTV

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,640 mi
Last recorded45,640 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Passat90,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 KTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 45,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,197 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 37,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,898 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 32,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 27,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 22,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 17,075 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 17,075 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.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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BG13 KTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG13 KTV, 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 BG13 KTV registered?

BG13 KTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is BG13 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 KTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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