2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SA13 AXD
2013 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 230,711 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA13 AXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 230,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA13 AXD 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 (SA13 AXD) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SA13 AXD Mileage History
- 13/11/2022184,487 mi
- 04/11/2023202,354 mi+17,867 mi
- 19/10/2024216,971 mi+14,617 mi
- 27/09/2025230,322 mi+13,351 mi
- 02/10/2025230,711 mi+389 mi
Average of roughly 16,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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