2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RC53 MAZ
2013 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 137,029 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RC53 MAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 137,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RC53 MAZ 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 (RC53 MAZ) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RC53 MAZ Mileage History
- 23/02/2023113,201 mi
- 09/03/2024124,674 mi+11,473 mi
- 14/03/2025134,154 mi+9,480 mi
- 19/03/2025134,173 mi+19 mi
- 23/03/2026137,029 mi+2,856 mi
Average of roughly 7,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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