2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BF13 TGZ
2013 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 94,110 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF13 TGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 94,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF13 TGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Passat (BF13 TGZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
BF13 TGZ Mileage History
- 28/09/202377,377 mi
- 28/09/202377,377 mi
- 04/10/202485,853 mi+8,476 mi
- 04/10/202485,853 mi
- 10/10/202594,110 mi+8,257 mi
Average of roughly 8,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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