2013 Volkswagen Passat 1.4L Petrol · BL13 BFX
2013 Volkswagen Passat (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2013. Recorded mileage 83,080 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL13 BFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 83,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BL13 BFX 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 (BL13 BFX) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL13 BFX Mileage History
- 09/05/202372,189 mi
- 19/09/202373,494 mi+1,305 mi
- 11/09/202479,187 mi+5,693 mi
- 18/09/202479,203 mi+16 mi
- 17/09/202583,080 mi+3,877 mi
Average of roughly 4,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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