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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V13 RDEMOT history

V13 RDE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V13 RDE silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,488 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 RDE was last recorded at 123,488 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 7,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,943 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,545 miles
Average per year
7,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,488 miles
  • 2025 – 115,943 miles
  • 2024 – 108,781 miles
  • 2023 – 100,983 miles
  • 2022 – 92,995 miles
  • 2021 – 84,313 miles
  • 2020 – 78,757 miles
  • 2019 – 74,218 miles
  • 2018 – 66,704 miles
  • 2017 – 60,511 miles
  • 2016 – 52,273 miles
  • 2015 – 40,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,488 miles
    Test number
    677552238528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,488 miles (+7,545)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,488 miles
    Test number
    991638288181
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,943 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    842043632099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail115,943 miles (+7,162)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    951809177773
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    683201758042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,781 miles (+7,798)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    982329208108
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,983 miles (+7,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,983 miles
    Test number
    245287615903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass92,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,995 miles
    Test number
    263624990399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,995 miles (+8,682)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,995 miles
    Test number
    405252735975
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,313 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    629113992145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,757 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,757 miles
    Test number
    591886601417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,218 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    879439314693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,143 miles (+7,439)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    103335828740
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass66,704 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    256983188105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,511 miles
    Test number
    696146605250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail60,511 miles (+8,238)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,511 miles
    Test number
    568753590130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass52,273 miles (+11,830)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,273 miles
    Test number
    164580777339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,443 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    261686273803
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and corroded slightly. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade smearing

  19. Fail40,443 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    653402190257
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged in centre of tread, cords exposed. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and corroded slightly. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V13 RDE

Does V13 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 RDE is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 RDE?
The MOT on V13 RDE is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 RDE done?
V13 RDE was recorded at 123,488 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,758 miles a year.
Has V13 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 RDE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V13 RDE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V13 RDE find?
V13 RDE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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