2013 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · RV13 CUW
2013 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 137,813 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV13 CUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 137,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV13 CUW 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 (RV13 CUW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
RV13 CUW Mileage History
- 03/10/202298,662 mi
- 02/10/2023105,864 mi+7,202 mi
- 03/10/2024122,344 mi+16,480 mi
- 03/10/2024122,348 mi+4 mi
- 04/10/2025137,813 mi+15,465 mi
Average of roughly 13,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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