2013 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · AF63 DGY

The 2013 Volkswagen Passat presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 16 October 2025 at 115,370 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since at least December 2021. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or failures logged across the five available annual tests. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 98,125 miles at the 2 December 2021 test, rising to 101,107 by 1 November 2022, 106,790 by 17 October 2023, 111,404 by 14 October 2024, and 115,370 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 3,200 to 4,600 miles per year between tests, well below the 8,875 annual average implied by the total. The sparse but consistent history shows light use and no abrupt gaps or sudden high-mileage jumps that would hint at neglected periods or commercial abuse. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, yet a Passat of this age commonly develops perished rear suspension mounts and front subframe rust that a visual MOT check may miss at low inspection speeds. Verify the condition of brake calipers and handbrake mechanism, as binding rear brakes often escape detection on a pass with no defects. Check underneath for exhaust system integrity and fuel vapour lines, and confirm the cambelt interval against Volkswagen's schedule given the 115,370 miles covered. The absence of flagged faults suggests the previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the low yearly distances mean components may have aged through time rather than wear, so rubber and fluid degradation deserve scrutiny.