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A14 VWB

2014 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,934 mi
Last recorded154,934 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Passat82,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 154,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 154,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,673 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak from thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 146,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Appears to be from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,446 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 135,446 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,434 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 117,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,655 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,756 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 88,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,955 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,616 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 54,616 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,763 miles

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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A14 VWB is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A14 VWB, 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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A14 VWB is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 September 2014.

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