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297 DEE

2014 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,417 mi
Last recorded132,417 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Passat82,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration297 DEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 126,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE CASTLEATED

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CASTLEATED

Pass 12 Sep 2023 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

smoke emissions too low for test

unable to see all component in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 17 Sep 2022 107,560 miles

car will need tracking when new tyres fitted

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all components on underside of car due to covers

Fail 16 Sep 2022 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not on

Offside Front fog light not on

car will need tracking when new tyres fitted

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all components on underside of car due to covers

Pass 15 Sep 2021 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Fail 15 Sep 2021 103,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,874 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,245 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 87,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,673 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

front pads on 90% worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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297 DEE is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 297 DEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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297 DEE is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 September 2014.

Is 297 DEE safe to buy?

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