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AF14 BHA

2014 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,560 mi
Last recorded174,560 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Passat82,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 BHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 174,560 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

park brake switch worn

Pass 13 Mar 2024 158,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 158,461 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 143,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy but beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy but beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,468 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn edge

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 132,231 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn edge

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 123,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cut and tyre mis shaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2021 123,159 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cut and tyre mis shaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

underside components have surface corrosion

washers/wipers not tested due to bonnet not closing

Pass 9 Mar 2020 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,521 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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AF14 BHA is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF14 BHA, 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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AF14 BHA is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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