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A5 GCR

2014 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,945 mi
Last recorded137,945 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Passat82,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 137,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,540 miles

Offside Front door sticking

Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 119,993 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 119,993 miles

Seat belt buckle missing under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 101,326 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,000 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,234 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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A5 GCR is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 GCR, 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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What year was A5 GCR registered?

A5 GCR is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 November 2014.

Is A5 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GCR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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