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AE14 GTZ

2014 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,105 mi
Last recorded128,105 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Passat82,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 GTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 128,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,381 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 117,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 96,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

engine under tray hanging down

Fail 31 Jul 2017 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

engine under tray hanging down

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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AE14 GTZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 AE14 GTZ, 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 AE14 GTZ registered?

AE14 GTZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 May 2014.

Is AE14 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 GTZ 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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