2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LD13 BGZ
2013 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 78,112 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD13 BGZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 78,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD13 BGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Passat (LD13 BGZ) between April 2016 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 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: Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cable not clipped hitting wheel (3.4.2)”.
LD13 BGZ Mileage History
- 11/04/201624,173 mi
- 05/05/201733,759 mi+9,586 mi
- 16/04/201840,115 mi+6,356 mi
- 16/04/201840,117 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/201944,827 mi+4,710 mi
- 28/10/202050,624 mi+5,797 mi
- 01/11/202153,922 mi+3,298 mi
- 01/11/202256,956 mi+3,034 mi
- 27/04/202358,300 mi+1,344 mi
- 15/12/202358,327 mi+27 mi
- 06/12/202467,676 mi+9,349 mi
- 03/12/202578,112 mi+10,436 mi
- 03/12/202578,112 mi
Average of roughly 5,592 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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