2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VK13 HPP
2013 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 182,429 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK13 HPP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 182,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK13 HPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Passat (VK13 HPP) between March 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
VK13 HPP Mileage History
- 23/03/201688,450 mi
- 13/02/201711,816 mi-76,634 mi
- 31/01/2018122,440 mi+110,624 mi
- 25/01/2019132,171 mi+9,731 mi
- 29/01/2020142,198 mi+10,027 mi
- 27/01/2021147,567 mi+5,369 mi
- 26/01/2022156,251 mi+8,684 mi
- 02/02/2023163,900 mi+7,649 mi
- 15/01/2024168,140 mi+4,240 mi
- 15/01/2025174,695 mi+6,555 mi
- 13/01/2026182,429 mi+7,734 mi
Average of roughly 9,581 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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