2013 Volkswagen Passat GT CC TDI 140 Blue Tech 2.0L Heavy oil · AEZ 3001

A spotless MOT ledger is the defining characteristic of this 2013 Volkswagen Passat CC TDI, with the most recent assessment on 25 November 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or failures recorded on the certificate. This follows an immediately prior test on 15 November 2025 which was marked as a failure, though with no defects listed on the available record, suggesting an administrative or retest entry rather than a substantive mechanical issue. Across all five recorded tests spanning 2022 through 2025, the vehicle has demonstrated a clean run of roadworthiness with zero advisory entries logged, which is a notably tidy record for a thirteen year old diesel nearing the end of its second decade of service. The absence of any chronic advisories relating to suspension components, brake pipes, exhaust integrity, or corrosion is a positive signal that the car has not developed the typical wear and tear items that often begin to surface on Passat CCs of this vintage. Annual mileage on this Passat CC stands at approximately 8,359 miles per year against the 108,661 total recorded at the most recent test, which places the vehicle squarely within expected usage parameters for its age and class. The mileage accumulation has been steady rather than erratic, with no evidence of significant gaps in testing or large unexplained jumps between annual figures, indicating the car has been in continuous use rather than laid up for extended periods. At this rate of accumulation, mechanical wear is likely concentrated on consumable items such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and routine service items like cambelt and dual mass flywheel condition, rather than presenting the accelerated wear pattern seen on high mileage examples. Buyers should still treat the odometer reading as a baseline and verify it against service records to confirm consistent progression. Given the absence of recorded advisories, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history to pinpoint specific wear items and must instead assess the vehicle through a thorough physical inspection and test drive. On a road test, pay particular attention to the suspension for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, which on this generation Passat CC commonly originates from worn front lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear trailing arm bushes. Listen for any diesel-specific clonks from the front end on full lock that could indicate worn engine mounts, and feel for steering vagueness that may suggest top mount or strut bearing wear. Brake pedal feel should be assessed for any excessive travel or judder under load, which on a higher mileage Passat CC can point towards warped front discs or a binding rear caliper, particularly given the absence of recent advisory data. Equally important is a close visual examination of areas that would not necessarily generate an MOT advisory in the early stages but are common to this model. Inspect the underside of the engine and gearbox for any signs of oil seepage from the camshaft chain tensioner area or the turbo oil feed lines, as oil misting is frequently observed on the 2.0 TDI unit. Check the rear exhaust section and flexible joints for corrosion, particularly around the mounting rubbers which are prone to deterioration. Examine the underside of the body, sills, and rear subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion that could progress, and verify the operation of all electronic systems including the climate control, electric seat adjustment, and infotainment, which are known weak points on Passat CCs of this age. A handheld diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes in the gearbox, ABS, and emissions control modules would also be prudent given the vehicle's age and the diesel powertrain's sensitivity to sensor faults.