2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VN13 CVK
2013 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 193,960 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN13 CVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 193,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
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VN13 CVK 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 (VN13 CVK) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VN13 CVK Mileage History
- 26/08/2022174,375 mi
- 31/08/2023184,113 mi+9,738 mi
- 01/09/2023184,113 mi
- 30/08/2024193,959 mi+9,846 mi
- 30/08/2024193,960 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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