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AF14 ELW

2014 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

305,210 mi
Last recorded305,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Passat82,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 305,210 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 289,511 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 249,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 249,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 215,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 212,134 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 193,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 166,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer wall

Offside Front tyre cut in outer wall

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

Rear Inner brake pads wearing low

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,343 miles

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 139,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,980 miles

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

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 ELW is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF14 ELW, 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 AF14 ELW registered?

AF14 ELW is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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