2013 Volkswagen Passat · 42,690 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Passat reliability
2013 Volkswagen Passats fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 Passat years (42,690 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2013 Volkswagen Passat?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 112,774
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,690
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.7% of tests fail here (160% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Passat
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.2%
- Tyres9.7%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Brakes4.9%
- Seat belts and airbags2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.09%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.02%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.21%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.84%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.96%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.86%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Passat year
The full picture: Volkswagen Passat reliability. Before you pay for any Volkswagen Passat, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Passats fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 Passat years (42,690 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Passat MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.09% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.46% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Passat have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Passat shows 112,774 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Check a 2013 Volkswagen Passat free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.