2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FT13 HGG
2013 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2013. Recorded mileage 124,168 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT13 HGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 124,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT13 HGG 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 (FT13 HGG) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
FT13 HGG Mileage History
- 09/08/202278,962 mi
- 27/07/202392,697 mi+13,735 mi
- 19/08/2024103,854 mi+11,157 mi
- 19/08/2025115,562 mi+11,708 mi
- 07/05/2026124,168 mi+8,606 mi
Average of roughly 12,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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