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AF14 ZBD

2014 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

243,280 mi
Last recorded243,280 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Passat82,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 ZBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 243,280 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 243,280 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os running lamp nw

Pass 11 Feb 2025 231,815 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner faces stepped and worn [will req pads when change] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 218,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os upper (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2023 206,740 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 206,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 235 45 17 97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 197,404 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 197,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT FLAT TYPE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 192,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 192,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 155,189 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 120,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,342 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 ZBD is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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